Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank, Escalating Press Freedom Concerns

The suspension follows similar actions by Israel, further limiting coverage of escalating violence in the occupied territories.

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the West Bank, citing allegations of incitement and interference in internal affairs.
The ban comes after Al Jazeera's coverage of violent clashes in areas like Jenin, Tubas, and Qalqilya, where tensions between PA forces and Palestinian armed groups have intensified.
Israel has also targeted Al Jazeera, with recent raids on its offices in Ramallah and East Jerusalem, and a long-standing ban on its broadcasts within Israel.
At least six Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since 2022, highlighting the risks faced by reporters covering the conflict.
Media freedom advocates, including the Committee to Protect Journalists, have condemned the PA's decision, warning it undermines critical reporting in a volatile region.