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Israel Extends Order Allowing Closure of Foreign Broadcasters

On Dec 23, Israel's Knesset extended a law allowing the government of Israel to ban foreign media outlets deemed harmful to state security and cease their operations for two years.
Known as the 'Al Jazeera Law,' it was introduced during the Gaza war after Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack and became widely known after May 2024 shutdowns.
Supporters said the changes remove judicial oversight as the bill passed 22-10, empowering ministers to shut outlets, seize equipment, and block websites without court approval.
Hours after a cabinet vote, the plan to close Army Radio was approved and the Union of Journalists and Journalists' Organisations, ACRI, and IDI vowed legal challenges citing threats to press freedom.
The amendment extends powers until Dec 31, 2027, allowing restrictions without emergency, while rights groups cite Israel's drop to 112th in press freedom and more than 200 Palestinian journalists killed.

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Lean Left

Israel Extends Possible Broadcasting Ban for Foreign Media

The law is directed primarily against the Qatari station Al-Jazeera. Reporters without borders refer to the decision as "scandalous"

3 months ago·Vienna, Austria

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Globo

Lean Right

Israel Extends the Law Allowing Censorship of Foreign Communication Vehicles Considered 'Dangerous' by the Country

On this Wednesday, the Parliament of Israel announced the extension of a law which would prohibit the transmission into the country of any foreign communication vehicle considered harmful to national security. This legislation, adopted in April 2024 during the war in Gaza, was mainly directed by the Catari Al Jazeera, charged by the Israeli authorities to serve as a “propagandist channel” for Palestinian militias.

3 months ago·Brazil

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Le Monde

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Israel Extends the Possibility of Banning Media Deemed Dangerous Until the End of 2027

Adopted in April 2024, the legislation mainly targeted the Qatari channel Al-Jazeera, described by the authorities as Hamas' "propaganda organ".

3 months ago·Paris, France

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The New Arab

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Israel extends law to silence Al Jazeera for two more years

Israel's Knesset has approved an extension of legislation allowing the government to shut down foreign media outlets for an additional two years, a move widely understood to be aimed at Al Jazeera.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Israel extends law that banned Al Jazeera for two more years

The Israeli parliament has voted to extend the bill, which allows the shutdown of foreign media outlets, until 2027.

3 months ago·Qatar

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The Straits Times

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Israel extends power to ban broadcasts deemed harmful to security

Israel’s Parliament announced on Dec 23 the extension of a law allowing the authorities to ban any foreign media deemed harmful to state security from broadcasting in the country.

3 months ago·Singapore

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