KUWAIT: Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub expressed profound condemnation of the assassination of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. “Within the identify of the Palestinian neighborhood within the State of Kuwait, and on behalf of all workers on the embassy of the State of Palestine in Kuwait, I condemn the homicide, in chilly blood, dedicated through the Zionist entity’s profession snipers in opposition to the martyr of fact, journalist Shireen Nasri Abu Akleh, Al-Jazeera reporter in Palestine.”

“This heinous crime provides to the crimes of the Zionist entity’s profession, state terrorism of the profession state, and its gangs of settlers dedicated in opposition to our Palestinian individuals who search to reside similar to folks of the sector with freedom and in dignity, and to eliminate the heinous profession,” he stated. “Would possibly God bestow his mercy on Shireen.”

‘Heartfelt emotion’

French Ambassador to Kuwait Claire Le Flecher expressed condolences at the Abu Akleh’s loss of life. “I want to specific my heartfelt emotion and trustworthy condolences at the instance of the horrible loss of life of extremely revered journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin,” she stated. “Freedom of the clicking and preservation of the safety and lifetime of reporters are key values which France is dedicated to protect everywhere the sector.”

‘Biggest dismay’

The Belgian Embassy additionally condemned the killing of Abu Akleh. “The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium has realized with the best dismay the loss of life of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh all through clashes within the occupied territories. This Embassy needs to precise its condolences to Al-Jazeera and to the circle of relatives of Shireen Abu Akleh,” it stated in a commentary. “Whilst no longer figuring out of the particular cases, it stays crucial that the security and safety of smartly known press folks and reporters be ensured through the accountable government and safety forces, which is a pre-requisite for press freedom and the overall workout of democratic rights in every single place.”

‘Stunning’ information

The British Consulate in Jerusalem expressed its surprise over Abu Akleh’s loss of life. “Surprised at information of the loss of life of Shireen Abu Akleh, veteran Palestinian Al-Jazeera journalist,” it wrote on Twitter. “Shireen used to be shot all through a [Zionist] operation in Jenin refugee camp this morning. Media freedom and protection of reporters are crucial and will have to be revered.”