Netanyahu orders the closure of Al Jazeera in Israel as punishment for being a Hamas spokesman

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Al Jazeera News Agency She described Israeli measures against the media this time. “Criminal acts that violate human rights and the fundamental right to access information.”

At the same time, it was also stated that Israel's accusations that Al Jazeera threatened Israel's security were a “dangerous lie” and put the lives of Al Jazeera journalists in danger. Al Jazeera has been covering and criticizing Israeli military operations in Gaza.

side Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights The decision to close the Al Jazeera News Agency in Israel has been criticized and could create more tensions between Israel and Qatar. This is despite the fact that the Qatari government is trying to mediate a ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. They also called on the Israeli government to reverse the closure of Al Jazeera, saying: “A free and independent media is essential to ensure transparency and credibility. Especially in light of the strict restrictions imposed on reporting from Gaza.”

while Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) She said that a petition had been submitted to the Israeli Supreme Court. So that the court can issue a temporary order to cancel the ban order issued by the government.

ACRI stated that these claims that Al Jazeera, a Hamas propaganda tool, are baseless. The order to close the news channel had nothing to do with security concerns. But it is likely to be more politically motivated. It aims to silence criticism and targets Arab media.

side Foreign Press Association (FPA) She called on the Israeli government to reconsider its decision and said that the closure of Al Jazeera in Israel raised concerns among media freedom advocates.

“Israel has now joined the suspicious group of authoritarian governments that have closed television stations,” the Palestinian Journalists Association said, warning. Netanyahu has the authority to target other foreign media outlets. Who believes that he is able to act against the state

Carlos Martinez de la Serna Director Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) He echoed this concern, saying that the Israeli Cabinet should allow Al Jazeera and all foreign media outlets. They operate freely in Israel, especially during times of war.

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