New york: The State of Kuwait on Wednesday described the repeated violations against journalists and media institutions in the occupied Palestinian territories as a "blatant assault on press freedom". This statement was delivered by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations, Abdulrahman Al-Ajmi, at the UN Fourth Committee on Media-related Matters.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Ajmi stated that Kuwait strongly condemned the practices of the Israeli occupation, which aimed to silence the free Palestinian voice and erase the harsh humanitarian realities in the occupied territories. He noted a sharp increase in such violations in recent months, citing the killing of 15 Palestinian journalists in August alone. This was described as direct targeting by occupation forces, constituting a breach of international humanitarian law and media-freedom principles.
Al-Ajmi called for serious international action to protect journalists, hold perpetrators accountable, and support initiatives fostering a safe environment for media to operate freely and responsibly. He emphasized the central role of media in shaping public awareness and warned against misinformation, which undermines trust in institutions and erodes shared human values.
He highlighted concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence, which can amplify misleading content and distort facts. Al-Ajmi recommended establishing ethical and regulatory frameworks to ensure these technologies serve the public interest. He reiterated Kuwait's support for international efforts to uphold media freedom, integrity, and transparency. He pledged continued cooperation with UN member states and the UN to build a responsible media landscape contributing to global peace and security.