Assaf spoke at a technology exhibition in Tunis during the Arab Radio and Television Festival, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people facing genocide and ethnic cleansing. He emphasized the crucial role of Palestinian journalists and Arab media in exposing the truth about the situation in occupied Palestine and supporting Gaza. Assaf urged for support for targeted Palestinian journalists amidst the conflict, which has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced individuals. Despite Israeli attempts to distort history, the Palestinian narrative continues to prevail.
Since the start of the Israeli war, journalists in Gaza have been under direct attack, facing threats to their lives, homes, families, and media outlets. The festival, themed “Support for Palestine,” sheds light on the urgent need for solidarity with the Palestinian people and the journalists who risk their lives to report on the ongoing crisis.