Türkiye's Commitment to Exposing Israel's Actions Amid Media Suppression
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- 10 Oct 2024
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Türkiye has expressed its determination to continue highlighting and reporting on Israel's actions in Gaza and other regions, despite what it perceives as efforts to suppress media coverage. Fahrettin Altun, Türkiye's Communications Director, emphasized the country's commitment to exposing what he described as the "evil and double standards" of a global network that has remained silent in the face of violence against journalists in Gaza. Altun made these remarks during the 10th annual TRT Future Communicators Awards Ceremony.
Altun accused Israel of systematically targeting journalists, citing the deaths of nearly 200 journalists in Gaza since October 7, including Anadolu Agency's reporter Hasan Hamad. He claimed that Israeli forces deliberately target journalists, healthcare workers, women, and children, while Western governments and media have increased their support for Israel's actions.
He also referenced the protest of Salman Al-Bashir, a Gaza correspondent for Palestine TV, who removed his press vest on air to protest the killings. Altun asserted that the truth about Israel's actions would not be buried and that Türkiye would continue to report on these events to the world.
Türkiye's stance is part of a broader commitment to revealing injustices in Gaza and working towards peace and stability in the region, as outlined by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The ongoing conflict, which escalated following a Hamas attack on October 7 of the previous year, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza. Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, the conflict continues, with Israel facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice over its actions in Gaza.
