Palestinian journalists continue to suffer on World Press Freedom Day
Ashraf Shannon
Press TV, Gaza
Palestinian journalists in the blockaded Gaza Strip held a sit-in to mark World Press Freedom Day.
World Press Freedom Day is observed annually around the globe on the third of May as a reminder that freedom of the press is a fundamental human right.
Israeli forces killed and injured hundreds of Palestinian journalists over the past two decades and haven’t been held accountable for their crimes.
Currently 16 Palestinian journalists are being held in Israeli jails including four under administrative detention.
During a press conference the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate demanded an end to Israel’s impunity.
Israeli violence against journalists includes physical and verbal assault, as well as degrading treatment. Observers say the Israeli regime forces aim to keep journalists and mass media away from covering their crimes.
Israeli forces attacked several Palestinian media offices during the last three wars on the Gaza Strip. Since the beginning of 2020 Israeli forces carried out over two hundred attacks against Palestinian journalists.
‘Ghost town’: 70% of Jabalia buildings destroyed by Israel
At least 19 Gazans killed by Israeli airstrikes since dawn: Medics
Eight Palestinians killed as Israel attacks Gaza school, hospitals
Iran: US airstrikes on Yemen war crimes, violation of international law
Yemeni armed forces down F-18 fighter jet, repel US-UK attack: Spokesman
Iran warns against US-Israeli plot to weaken Muslims, dominate region
VIDEO | Public uproar in US against Israeli regime
‘Ghost town’: 70% of Jabalia buildings destroyed by Israel
Mother’s Day: Sareh Javanmardi’s inspiring journey as Paralympic champion and mother
Russia downs over 40 Ukrainian drones as Putin vows 'destruction' on Kiev
VIDEO | Yemen: A bone in Israeli neck
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
