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Ironically, Fayyad called local media "one of the most important pillars of an independent Palestinian state, as it is the fourth branch of the government, which must be respected."
He added that the award was established as "a commitment to the promise it made two years ago which is that it will always be supportive and a protector of freedom of expression and opinion."
He and other PA officials can back that statement by dropping all charges against Al-Shayeb and apologize for mistreating him. Otherwise, Palestinian press freedom exists in name only, a meaningless pledge.
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