News agencies slam Israeli attack on Anadolu Agency

By Faruk Zorlu

ANKARA (AA) - The Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies (AMAN) has condemned Saturday’s Israeli airstrikes which destroyed Anadolu Agency's office in the Gaza Strip.

"AMAN condemns the attack on Anadolu Agency Gaza Office, stressing that the security of media people is of paramount importance for the freedom of speech and democratic values," it said in a statement on Tuesday.

"AMAN has been notified by its member agency Anadolu of Turkey that its office in Gaza had been damaged during an Israeli air attack," it said.

On Saturday, Israeli warplanes hit the building housing the office of Anadolu Agency in Gaza with at least 5 rockets following warning shots.

No casualties were reported, but the building was razed to ground.

Founded in 1920, Anadolu Agency currently produces news in 13 languages and serves to 6,000 subscribers in 93 countries. The Agency employs at least 3,000 people, stationed in 100 countries.

On a daily basis, Anadolu Agency on an average publishes 1,600 stories, 2,300 photos, six infographics, and 400 videos, and airs 15 live broadcasts.