Turkiye official condemns Israel’s targeting of journalists in Palestine

Fahrettin Altun, Turkiye’s Communications Director, has strongly condemned Israel for its recent actions against journalists operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, calling on the international community to take immediate action against what he described as attacks on press freedom. Altun’s statement comes amid growing concerns about the safety of media professionals covering the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. In a scathing statement, Altun criticised Israel’s alleged targeting of journalists, calling it a blatant violation of international law and an attack on freedom of expression. He stressed that harming journalists hinders the public’s right to accurate and reliable information, particularly regarding developments on the ground in conflict zones. “Israel’s targeting of journalists is an affront to all democratic principles […]