A hundred public figures call for a minute of silence after denouncing racism and media's role in the attack.
Public figures call for silence
About a hundred public figures signed an op-ed published on the Politis website, requesting a minute of silence to address issues of racism and media responsibility following an attack. Op-ed highlights media role
The op-ed specifically pointed out the role of the media in the incident, suggesting that media outlets may have contributed to the environment that led to the attack. Racism denounced in the text
The public figures denounced racism in their statement, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and accountability in society. Silence requested for reflection
The call for a minute of silence was made to allow time for reflection and to show solidarity with victims of racism and those affected by the attack.