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Netanyahu: Unanimous Vote to Shutter Al Jazeera in Israel

  • Writer: Gideon
    Gideon
  • May 5, 2024
  • 1 min read

The Israeli cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has voted unanimously to close the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera. The decision, which comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Qatar, has sparked debate and raised concerns about press freedom. The move follows the adoption of a new law allowing Tel Aviv to shut down foreign broadcasters considered a threat to national security, with no specific timeline provided for the closure.

 
 
 

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