A de facto attack on media by Israeli authorities, says Editors Guild
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The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has condemned the air strikes on a constructing in Gaza that housed the editorial places of work of Al Jazeera and the Associated Press, terming it a de facto attack on information media by the Israeli authorities.
“The bombing raid on May 15, 2021, demolished the 12-storey building, destroying much of the camera and editing equipment, and severely affecting the news reporting and broadcasting capabilities of the two organisations,” mentioned the EGI assertion on Sunday.
The EGI mentioned: “Besides the loss of hardware and office space, the bombing destroyed what was described as ‘home’ by some of the journalists. Given the recent background of escalating conflict in this region, EGI sees this as a de facto attack on news media by the Israeli government, which can disrupt the flow of news from this highly volatile region and which has global security implications.”
The Guild demanded an in depth justification of the choice making behind the attack, together with proof, from the Israeli authorities. The Guild additionally known as for the Israeli authorities to facilitate a U.N.-monitored investigation into the bombing.
“Further, the Guild urges the Indian government to take up this issue with the Israeli government, demanding an independent inquiry and reiterating the need for ensuring safety of journalists in any conflict situation,” it mentioned.
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