Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on May 5 that his government had unanimously voted to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar.
Netanyahu announced the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter, but specifics regarding the implications, timing, and permanence of the closure remained unclear.
This move marks an escalation in Israel's longstanding dispute with Al Jazeera and raises tensions with Qatar, particularly significant as Qatar is actively involved in mediating efforts to end the conflict in Gaza.
Israel's contentious relationship with Al Jazeera stems from accusations of bias against the network.
A deadly attack unfolded in the West Bank as a Palestinian gunman opened fire on a civilian bus traveling from Beitar Illit to Jerusalem. The attack occurred at the Al-Khader Junction, leaving multiple casualties, including the tragic death of 12-year-old Israeli boy Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha. Several others were injured in the shooting, with a 40-year-old woman sustaining moderate wounds and a 24-year-old man and a 55-year-old man lightly injured. The gunman fled the scene but later turned himself in after an extensive search by Israeli security forces, including the IDF, Shin Bet, and police. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and intensified tensions in the region.
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