Gaza– Interior Ministry
A delegation from General Directorate of Public Relations and Information at the Interior Ministry visited on Monday evening (21-3) a number of media institutions based on instructions from Mr. Fathi Hammad, Minister of Interior and National Security.
The delegation comprised of Maj. Ayman Al-Batneeji, director of Information Office of police, Mr. Ali Al-Nabulsiya, director of Public Relations Department at Interior Ministry, and Mr. Hani Al-Dali, director of Information Department at the ministry.
The visits included the office of Al Jazeera TV, Abu Dhabi TV, BBC and Russia Today, the office of French Agency, Al-Eman Radio Station and the office of Pal Media.
Al-Batneeji said: "Policeman should be conscious of the role of Palestinian journalist to highlight the important issues of our homeland."
On the other hand, Al-Nabulsiya affirmed that the Interior Minister gave instructions to implement all demands of journalists and provide legal freedom for them as what has been agreed with them during their meeting on Saturday (19-3).
Al-Nabulsiya pointed out to the freedom of expression that experienced by the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, particularly journalists.
Furthermore, Al-Dali said, "We have to cooperate in order to highlight national issues that enhance our people's steadfastness and their great role to confront the occupation."
Accordingly, Al-Dali called journalists and media institutions to overcome this crisis, stressing that it should not affect on their strong relationship with Ministry of Interior.
Also, journalists thanked Minister of Interior who supported them and listened to their complaints, confirming their understanding of what happened as a result of chaos and security situation, which dominated the scene.
