The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States expresses its deepest condolences on the death of Helen Thomas, a pioneer in journalism and the dean of the White House Press Corps.
Helen Thomas will be remembered for her courage to ask tough questions to Presidents and political officials. A staunch advocate for the rights of Palestinians, Thomas expressed an unrelenting commitment to advancing the Palestinian quest for justice and statehood. She was a true friend to the Palestinian people. In 2011, Ambassador Maen Rashid Areikat honored Helen Thomas at his house for her courageous efforts to speak out for Palestinians throughout her career.
The General Delegation of the PLO to the United States joins the rest of the Palestinian community all over the world in offering its condolences to the family and friends of Helen Thomas, with whom we share a great loss today.