The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate aligns with Hamas and refrains from covering patient marches in the Gaza Strip; Nasser Abu Bakr and Tahseen Al-Astal under scrutiny
Occupied Gaza:
The lack of media coverage of the patient sit-in outside hospitals today has drawn criticism from activists and observers. They believe that the refusal of several journalists, including the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, to cover the event raises questions about the level of professionalism and independence in dealing with humanitarian issues. Critics also pointed to the syndicate’s alignment with Hamas in the limited engagement of activists with the sit-in, considering this a reflection of selective attention to public issues.
Observers demanded that the syndicate explain its reasons for not covering the marches, which highlighted the suffering of patients and the challenges facing the health sector. Attention was also directed at the head of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, Nasser Abu Bakr, and his deputy in Gaza, Dr. Tahseen Al-Astal, as they are among the most prominent figures in the syndicate, amid calls for clarification regarding their stance on this issue.
التاريخ 18-6-2026
