Journalist Laith Jaar in the West Bank

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Al Jazeera condemns the assault on its journalist Laith Jaar by Palestinian Security Al Jazeera Media Network strongly condemns the assault by a member of the Palestinian Authority's security on its correspondent, Laith Jaar, in the West Bank while he was covering the Israeli bombardment of the Tulkarm refugee camp. According to Laith's testimony, security officer Ahmad Ghassan Quzah assaulted him and threatened to shoot him. The Network also condemns the subsequent detention and arrest of Laith by the national security, while filing a complaint against the security officer who assaulted him. The Network consider this action is part of a systematic incitement campaign against Laith and Al Jazeera's coverage.

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This attack and arrest represent a serious escalation and a clear violation of journalists' rights, adding to the Ongoing systematic targeting of our reporters in the Palestinian territories, particularly following the illegal closure of the Al Jazeera bureau in Ramallah by the Israeli occupation authorities. Al Jazeera emphasises the need to protect journalists and their right to perform their professional duties without threats or intimidation. Any attack infringing upon this right is intolerable. Al Jazeera calls on the responsible entities in the Palestinian Authority to immediately release our colleague Laith Jaar, open an urgent and comprehensive investigation into this incident, and hold those responsible for the incitement and attack accountable with the utmost seriousness and transparency. The Network also stresses the need to take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of journalists and prevent the recurrence of such violations. Al Jazeera Media Network reaffirms its unwavering commitment to conveying the truth and exposing all violations, and it will not back down from its journalistic responsibilities, regardless of the challenges and pressures.

Account VickyPalestine @vickyedits23 

“vicky” posts a link to Telegram to download a PDF of the death toll in Gaza from Hamas’s Government Media Office

The death toll they report is 10,000 over that reported by the Ministry of Health

Interestingly, they report that 36 have died of starvation:

Why not inflate that number like they have inflated the civilian death toll?

Possible example of Hamas using X to align their staff with Al Jazeera and the PA

As far as I can tell, this text appears nowhere else on the web:

Hamas statement: 

"We denounce the campaign of incitement and deliberate defamation targeting journalist Laith Jaar, correspondent for Al-Jazeera in the West Bank. We also condemn the physical assault he suffered by a member of the Palestinian Authority's Security Forces, followed by his detention while filing a complaint against the officer who assaulted him.

We strongly condemn these unacceptable practices against journalist Jaar. We believe that such behavior poses a threat to the lives of journalists, restricts their work, and prevents them from fulfilling their mission, especially given the sensitive situation in the West Bank and the escalating zionist aggression it faces.

We call on the leadership of the Authority to stop its Security Forces from harassing journalists and to hold the perpetrators accountable to prevent any recurrence of such incidents. We urge the creation of a safe environment for journalistic work, ensuring the safety of journalists and protecting them from harm or persecution.

We also call for an end to the campaign of incitement against all journalists and activists, urging efforts to focus on confronting the occupation and its ongoing crimes against our people and land."

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas

Friday, 1 Rabi' al-Akhir 1446 AH

Corresponding to: October 4, 2024 CE

This appears to mean that this account is sharing statements from Hamas.