Israel Extends Al Jazeera Ban by 45 Days, Citing Security Concerns

The Supreme Court has called the measure against the broadcaster 'precedent-setting' and demanded justification by August 8.

The ban extension follows a Tel Aviv court upholding an initial 35-day ban on national security grounds.
Israel's Communications Ministry stated that Al Jazeera's broadcasts and websites will remain blocked.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi accused Al Jazeera of endangering Israeli fighters and promoting Hamas' goals.
Israeli authorities raided Al Jazeera's Jerusalem office on May 5, shutting it down for the duration of the Gaza conflict.
Al Jazeera has contested the ban, claiming it does not incite violence or terrorism and that the action is disproportionate.