On the Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists: 262 Martyrs and a Heavy Price Paid to Guard the Truth in Gaza
On the Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists: 262 Martyrs and a Heavy Price Paid to Guard the Truth in Gaza
On this Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Journalists, we stand in reverence and deep respect for the sacrifices made by the “knights of the word” and guardians of the truth—those who paid with their lives to convey their people’s suffering and reveal the truth to the world.
The loss of 262 journalists in the Gaza Strip—according to reported figures—epitomizes the heavy price Palestinian journalists pay to fulfill their professional and humanitarian mission. It underscores the grave dangers now facing free speech.
The General Union of Palestinian Journalists in the UK affirms that the Palestinian journalist will remain the voice of their people and a witness to their suffering. Targeting them will neither obscure the truth nor silence the voice of freedom.
The Union renews its pledge to stand as a defender and pillar of support for every Palestinian journalist, wherever they may be. It commits to continuing efforts to protect journalists and defend their rights, dignity, and freedom to report the truth, while calling upon the international community to shoulder its responsibilities regarding their protection and to hold accountable those who target them.
On this day, we honor the fallen journalists who lost their lives while carrying out their mission. We affirm that their blood remains a sacred trust we carry, and that defending press freedom and the dignity of Palestinian journalists remains an unwavering national and humanitarian duty.
Glory to the martyrs of Palestinian journalism, and a salute to every journalist who continues to guard the truth despite the pain and danger.
التاريخ 25-9-2026
