New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today strongly condemned what she descibed as the "cold-blooded murder" of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, calling it "another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil."
In a post on X, Priyanka said, "The cold blooded murder of five Al Jazeera journalists is yet another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil".
While praising the slain reporters for their "immeasurable courage" and commitment to truth, the wayanad MP said, “The immeasurable courage of those who dare to stand for the truth will never be broken by the violence and hatred of the Israeli state".
"In a world where much of the media is enslaved to power and commerce, these brave souls reminded us of what true journalism is," she said, adding, “May they rest in peace.”
The Congress leader further went on to accuse the Israeli state of committing "genocide", alleging that over 60,000 people have been killed in Gaza, including 18,430 children.
"The Israeli state is committing genocide. It has murdered over 60,000 people, 18,430 of whom were children," she said.
She also claimed that hundreds, including many children, have died from starvation, and warned that millions more face similar conditions.
"Enabling these crimes by silence and inaction is a crime in itself," she said.
She criticised the Indian government’s continued silence on the issue, stating, “It is shameful that the Indian government stands silent as Israel unleashes this devastation on the people of Palestine.”
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