Israel bombing Anadolu Agency office unacceptable: CPJ

By Vakkas Dogantekin

ANKARA (AA) - New York-based The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday condemned Israel's bombing of Anadolu Agency's office during aerial aggression against Gaza on Saturday.

"It is completely unacceptable for Israel to bomb and destroy the Gaza office of Turkey's Anadolu Agency and endanger the lives of journalists, who are civilians and guaranteed protection under international law," said CPJ’s Middle East and North Africa Representative Ignacio Miguel Delgado.

"Israeli authorities know where media outlets are housed in Gaza, and must ensure that journalists can do their jobs safely, without fear of being injured or killed."

Israeli warplanes hit the building housing Anadolu Agency's office with at least five missiles following warning shots.

No casualties were reported.

The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, according to its website.