Zahid extends condolences over killings of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has extended his condolences to the families of five Al Jazeera media personnel killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza City.

In a Facebook post today, the deputy prime minister said the five — Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal — died while carrying out a noble duty.

This, he said, was to convey the truth and report the real situation on the ground to open the world’s eyes to the suffering of the Palestinian people.

“Their courage and sacrifice are proof that the struggle for justice will never fade, even when life is at stake.

“I would like to express my deepest condolences to all the victims’ families and strongly condemn this heinous act, which clearly violates international humanitarian law,” he said.

Zahid reaffirmed that Malaysia would continue to speak out on the world stage, fight for justice for the Palestinian people, and demand an immediate end to attacks on journalists and humanitarian workers.

“May their souls be blessed with mercy and placed among the martyrs,” he added.

It was reported today that two journalists and three cameramen were killed on Sunday after their tent near Al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza City was attacked by Israel.

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