Fórsa has joined unions around the world in offering condolences to the family and friends of respected Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed by Israeli forces whilst reporting on raids in Jenin two weeks ago.

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) reported earlier in the month that Abu Akleh was hit by a bullet whilst wearing a press vest. Another journalist working with her at the time stated gunfire was opened without instruction to stop filming.

A respected journalist at Al Jazeera for over two decades, Shireen’s killing has been described as another example in the systematic abuse of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces.

Attacks against Palestinian journalists in Israel have been condemned by unions around the world who have called on authorities to act swiftly and hold those responsible to account.

NUJ general secretary Michelle Stanistreet described the killing as an “appalling act of violence.”

“This shocking incident must be seen in the context of Israel’s systematic targeting of journalists working in Palestine and its failure to properly investigate killings of media workers.

"The IFJ, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) submitted the formal complaint to the International Criminal Court last month. Sadly, a new name must now be added to that file,” she said.

Fórsa supports the boycott, divestment, sanctions (BDS) movement to end Israel’s illegal occupation and oppression of Palestine.