Shireen Abu Aqleh was wearing a jacket clearly marked with the word "press" in English when she was shot.
US diplomats called for a "comprehensive" and "transparent" investigation into the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
The White House strongly condemned the killing of the Al-Jazeera correspondent and called for an investigation into her murder. "We are calling for a thorough investigation into her death," White House Deputy Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One, which was carrying President Joe Biden to Illinois.
Sherine died of serious injuries to the head while covering the Israeli forces' storming of Jenin camp on Wednesday morning, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Journalist Ali Al-Samoudi, who also works for Al-Jazeera channel, was also injured.
The ministry said, in a statement, that Shireen "martyred as a result of being shot by the Israeli army in the city of Jenin," while the Palestinian Public Prosecution has launched an investigation into the crime.
The Public Prosecution indicated in a statement that it will follow up the case through the International Crimes Prosecution, which is specialized in documenting crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, in preparation for referring it to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court.
A statement by Al Jazeera Media Network announced that its correspondent in the occupied West Bank, Shireen Abu Aqleh, had been shot dead by the Israeli army.
But Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said it was "likely" that the shots that hit Shirin came from Palestinian gunmen during an exchange of fire.
An Israeli army statement said, "Dozens of Palestinian gunmen opened fire and threw explosive devices at the soldiers. The soldiers responded by shooting at the gunmen, and the injuries were known."
However, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Aviv Kohavi, said that it is not possible until this moment to know the source of the bullet that killed the Palestinian journalist, Shirin Abu Akleh.
The B'Tselem human rights organization had published a video clip saying that it refuted the Israeli narrative and that the armed clash took place elsewhere.