Summary
The Israeli Defence Minister has ordered a ban on five Palestinian media organizations in East Jerusalem. The ban claims the organizations are linked to Hamas and promote incitement.
Key Facts
- Israel's Defence Minister is named Israel Katz.
- Five Palestinian media groups in East Jerusalem are banned from working.
- The ban accuses these media groups of having ties to Hamas.
- Hamas is a Palestinian group that Israel and others consider terrorist.
- The media groups are also accused of spreading incitement.
- The ban affects organizations based in East Jerusalem, an area occupied by Israel.