Palestinian journalists demand justice for slain colleague Khashoggi
Although the Palestinian Authority (PA) backs Saudi Arabia in the Jamal Khashoggi affair, reflecting the PA's concern with political relations and a desire for material support, journalists and intellectuals are calling for those responsible to be held accountable.
The entire world has been preoccupied with the slaying Oct. 2 of Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Some Palestinians support Saudi Arabia while others blame Saudi officials for what they believe was an assassination. A group of journalists has launched a campaign seeking justice for their colleague and protection for members of their profession. One prominent writer said the sorrow he felt moved him to resign.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had issued a statement Oct. 14 expressing his appreciation of Saudi support for the Palestinian cause and said Palestine is standing by Saudi Arabia’s side.
