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Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raising Global Concerns on Press Freedom
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Ramallah, West Bank — Israeli forces have closed Al-Jazeera’s office in the West Bank, citing security concerns. The raid follows a previous ban on the network in Israel, with Israeli soldiers tearing down a banner of Shireen Abu Akleh, a journalist killed by Israeli forces in 2022. Journalists worldwide have condemned this crackdown as a violation of press freedom, with 176 journalists killed in Gaza so far. Critics highlight the muted response from Western governments and civil society, despite ICJ judgments against Israel’s actions. Israel recently escalated its crackdown on press freedom by shutting down Al-Jazeera’s office in the West Bank, following its ban within Israel. Armed forces raided the […]
Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raising Global Concerns on Press Freedom
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