According to an official statement, Israeli authorities raided and shut down the Israeli television news network Al Jazeera, based in Qatar, with the unanimous approval of the Israeli government.
“The government today unanimously approved the closure of Al Jazeera, following a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.” Statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office Reading material released on Sunday.
The order, signed by Karuhi, reportedly took effect immediately.
The statement implied that Netanyahu designed and promoted the law based on his belief that Al Jazeera was “damaging the nation.” Karuhi implemented the law after obtaining “at least one security opinion and the approval of the government or security cabinet.”
“Al-Jazeera correspondents violated Israel’s security and incited attacks against IDF soldiers. It’s time to drive Hamas’s spokespeople out of our country,” Netanyahu said, the statement said.
In addition to closing the Israeli-based offices of foreign media networks deemed to be “acting against the state,” the order also requires Israeli authorities to seize the networks’ broadcasting equipment and block broadcasts by their journalists. Countermeasures are being taken to stop the channel, including blocking the channel from cable and satellite companies and blocking the channel’s website.
Karhi shared a video I said that’s what he showed me.”[i]Inspectors from the Ministry of Communications, supported by Israeli police, raided Al Jazeera’s offices in Jerusalem and seized the station’s equipment.
People were also able to watch the channel in Israel through Facebook, despite what the BBC reported. report.
Karhi also praises ‘heroic’ reservists Who forced the closure of TV channels? the reservists argued It was a “base of murderous terrorists.”
Karhi lamented that there were “too many legal pitfalls” before the proposal was approved, vowing that “there will be no freedom of expression for Hamas spokespeople in Israel.” He also thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for his “determination and support despite all adversities,” and said in a statement that the Israeli people support him in pushing for the elimination of Hamas. (Related: Al Jazeera spies on American Jews for documentary to premiere soon)
Kirhi’s criticism of critics There were mixed reactions to the closure.
‘It’s time to close terrorist channels’ far-right MP Zvi Scott Partially replied to Karhi.
“The government’s decision to close communication channels is a step towards an anti-democratic regime,” says the secular Jew and founder of the secular organization Enlightened Israel. Naor Narkis Reply to Karhi At the same time, he implicitly accused the Israeli government of being a “messianic theocracy.”
Israel’s order to close Al Jazeera came just two days after the incident. world press freedom day. The United Nations Human Rights Office expressed regret at Israel’s decision. “Free and independent media is essential to ensure transparency and accountability, especially given the severe restrictions on reporting from Gaza. Freedom of expression is an important human right. We urge governments to We call on the ban to be lifted,” the UN Secretariat said. tweeted.
Committee to Protect Journalists, a specified non-profit organization condemned the closure and warned He said the decision “could set a dangerous precedent for other international media outlets operating in Israel.”
Al Jazeera has frequently faced allegations of anti-Israel bias.
Al Jazeera journalists lost their wives, sons, daughters and grandchildren in Israeli bombings in response to Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, the Financial Times reported. report.
The Qatari government reportedly hosts a political office for Hamas and funds research into advanced weapons that critics say could undermine U.S. national security. Despite this, it funds Al Jazeera. Hamas leader’s residence Ismail Haniya. In Qatar, strategic partnership with the usa
