Palestinian Journalists Syndicate Denounces Obstruction of Media Crews West of Ramallah
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned settlers for obstructing media crews covering an olive-picking event west of Ramallah. Journalist Issam Al-Rimawi was injured by rubber-coated bullets while covering Israeli forces suppressing farmers in Deir Abu Mashal. These incidents occur during the olive harvest season, marked by settler attacks on farmers and agricultural lands in the West Bank. The syndicate documented 50 violations against journalists in September.
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- Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned settler obstruction of media covering olive harvest west of Ramallah.
- Journalist Issam Al-Rimawi injured by rubber bullets covering Israeli forces suppressing farmers.
- Attacks on media crews coincide with settler violence against farmers during olive harvest season.
- Syndicate documented 50 violations against Palestinian journalists in September, including arrests and assaults.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has condemned settlers for obstructing media crews covering an olive-picking event in the village of Deir Ibzi, west of Ramallah. The syndicate deemed the actions a violation of press freedom and journalists' right to report the truth. It called for protection for journalists and guaranteed freedom of work without threats or harassment, citing a rise in attacks against media teams during field coverage.
In a separate incident, journalist Issam Al-Rimawi was injured by rubber-coated bullets to the thigh while covering the Israeli forces' suppression of farmers in the town of Deir Abu Mashal, also west of Ramallah.
These attacks coincide with the olive harvest season, which has seen settlers targeting farmers and agricultural lands in the West Bank. The syndicate's Freedom Committee documented 50 violations against Palestinian journalists in September, including arrests, detentions, prevention of coverage, threats with weapons, physical assaults, and equipment destruction.
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