Summary
Israel has extended a ban on the Al Jazeera Media Network's operations in the country for another 90 days. The decision came from Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karahi and prohibits broadcasting companies from working with Al Jazeera. This follows earlier actions by Israel to restrict the network, which it considers a threat to national security.
Key Facts
- Israel's ban on Al Jazeera has been extended for another 90 days by the Communications Minister.
- Israeli broadcasting companies are also prohibited from working with Al Jazeera.
- The ban is part of laws allowing temporary closures of foreign broadcasters seen as security threats.
- In September, Israeli forces closed Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah in the West Bank.
- In May 2024, Israel's parliament passed a law enabling the network's temporary closure.
- Al Jazeera accuses Israel of hindering a free press, citing international law violations.
- In 2017 and 2021, Israel took actions against Al Jazeera, including office shutdowns and building destruction.
- Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in May 2022, with Israel admitting possible involvement by its soldiers.
