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Palestinian Journalists Announce Strike
GAZA, January 23, 2007, (WAFA)- Syndicate of Palestinian Journalists in Gaza called Tuesday all for a strike protesting the attack against Alarabiya Satellite Channel yesterday in Gaza.
In a statement issued today the Syndicate called Palestinian journalists in Gaza and the West Bank to freeze their work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
It would organize a set in near the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) compounds in both Gaza and the West Bank.
On Monday night an explosion ripped through the office of Alarabiya television in Gaza City.
Local witnesses said that an explosion torn apart the office of the TV Channel, causing no injuries.
Witnesses revealed that the newsroom was empty when the planted explosive device went off, adding that the explosion smashed the door of the office of Reuters News Agency across the hallway.
Alarabiya employees had not arrived at work for several days because of anonymous telephone threats by unknown persons.
S.A.S. (10:55 P) (08:55 GMT)
