Israel Passes Law to Shut Down Foreign Media, Targets Al Jazeera

The move, deemed a threat to national security, has sparked international condemnation and concerns over press freedom.

Israel's parliament passed a law allowing the temporary shutdown of foreign media, including Al Jazeera, due to perceived threats to national security.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed intentions to immediately ban Al Jazeera in Israel, accusing the network of harming Israel's security and inciting violence.
Al Jazeera has faced multiple attacks from Israel, including the destruction of its offices in Gaza and the harassment and killing of its journalists.
The international community and press freedom groups have condemned Israel's actions against Al Jazeera, viewing them as attacks on press freedom.
Al Jazeera vows to continue its coverage despite the threats and has rejected Israel's accusations, emphasizing its commitment to professional journalism.