By NNN-KUNA,
Brussels : The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world’s largest journalists’ group, condemned Friday actions by the Israeli army which raided and closed down three Palestinian radio stations last Wednesday.
The IFJ is demanding a full inquiry into the military crackdown on three radio networks operating out of the city of Al-Khalil (Hebron) which provoked new demonstrations by Palestinian journalists across the West Bank and Gaza.
“Sending the army into media houses to shut down Palestinian media is another sign of bullying and intolerance by the Israeli authorities,” said Aidan White, IFJ General Secretary, in a statement.
The protests arose after Israeli soldiers ransacked studios of One FM, Al-Hurriah, and Al Majd radio stations.
The military also confiscated equipment and arrested Muhammad Kafisha, One FM director and Mahmoud Knebi, media worker at Al-Hurriah.
“The IFJ asks for the immediate release of the detained journalists” said White.
The Brussels-based IFJ represents over 600,000 journalists in 122 countries worldwide.