Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas:

▪We appreciate the role of Palestinian journalists, and call for solidarity with them, condemnation of the occupation's crimes against them, and work to protect them and hold their perpetrators accountable.

▪Our Palestinian people, our Arab and Islamic nation, and free people around the world mark today the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Journalist, which was adopted by the International Federation of Journalists on 26 September 1996; in appreciation of the role of Palestinian media and its message, and in recognition of the sacrifices of journalists who conveyed the truth with professionalism and credibility, despite the dangers they faced.

▪The observance of this occasion comes amid the occupation's continued targeting of journalists, media workers, and their institutions in Palestine. Since 7 October 2023, more than 262 journalists and media workers have been killed, and more than 400 others have been injured, while the occupation government continues to prevent foreign press from entering the Gaza Strip, in an attempt to obscure the truth of the genocide committed against our people.

▪We pray for the souls of the truth martyrs, and ask God for healing for the wounded and injured, and freedom for the prisoners and detainees. We also salute journalists, media workers, and their institutions, and appreciate their performance of their message despite the dangers and threats, and we affirm the following:

▪The killing, arresting, and expelling of journalists, and the destruction and closure of media institutions, are war crimes and crimes against humanity that do not lapse with time. We call on the International Federation of Journalists, the Arab Journalists Union, and press institutions around the world to condemn them, and to work to protect journalists and hold their perpetrators accountable.

▪The pursuit of Palestinian media institutions and attempts to block their content on social media platforms reveal the impact of the Palestinian narrative in conveying the truth and exposing the occupation's crimes. We hold the companies complicit in these policies responsible for contributing to disinformation and covering up crimes.

▪We call on Arab, Islamic, and international media institutions to strengthen their solidarity with Palestinian journalists, unify efforts to convey our people's suffering and expose the occupation's crimes, and warn against its schemes that threaten the region and the stability of the world.

▪The occupation's continued commission of crimes and dissemination of lies requires press and media institutions to shoulder their responsibilities, intensify coverage and solidarity, show the truth, and stand for the entrenched national rights of our people.