Aljazeera to be closed

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously voted to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar, in Israel. This decision follows a prolonged dispute between the Israeli government and the news channel. Netanyahu announced the move on X, previously known as Twitter, declaring, “The government under my leadership unanimously agreed: the incitement channel Al Jazeera will cease operations in Israel.”

The decision is perceived as an attempt to obscure Israel’s activities in the Gaza Strip, while Al Jazeera has condemned it as a “criminal act” that infringes upon human rights and the fundamental right to access information. Despite the closure, the network asserts its dedication to providing news and information to its worldwide audience.

Subsequent to the announcement, Israeli police conducted a raid on Al Jazeera’s operations in the country, and satellite and cable providers removed Al Jazeera from their broadcasts. This decision also risks escalating tensions with Qatar, which financially supports the media network. For further information, you can access the complete article on Al Jazeera’s website [here].

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