After reporter's murder: Egyptian Journalists Syndicate demands UN to protect 'Palestinian colleagues' from Israeli forces' aggression

CAIRO – 11 May 2022: The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate condemned Wednesday the killing of Palestinian Journalist Sherine Abou Akala by the Israeli occupation demanding all concerned United Nations agencies "to protect Palestinian colleagues while practicing their profession from the Israeli forces' aggression against them."

The syndicate extended its condolences to the family and friends of Sherine as well as the Palestinian press community. It also demanded the international community, and all relevant international organizations to hold Israel accountable, and to start an expansive investigation on this crime and others previously committed against Palestinian journalists.  

The syndicate described Palestinian journalists working on the occupied lands as the world's eye on the truth about what is happening in Palestine, calling on them to exercise caution while doing their job.

The syndicate concluded by asserting its faith in the Palestinian People's right in freedom and an independent state in alignment with international legitimacy resolutions.  

Abou Akala was shot dead while reporting on a raid committed by the Israeli forces in the West Bank's Jenin city. Also, Palestinian Journalist Ali Samoudi was shot while reporting on the same incident, and is still receiving treatment.