Posted 4/1/2024, 3:04:00 PM
Israel Passes Law Allowing Government to Ban Al-Jazeera Over Security Concerns
- New law allows Israel's government to halt Al-Jazeera's broadcasts due to its coverage during Gaza war
- Law passed with support from 71 lawmakers, opposed by 10
- Allows communications minister, with PM's approval, to order cessation of foreign channel's broadcasts if PM believes content threatens national security
- Netanyahu welcomed law, said Al-Jazeera "harmed Israel's security" and was "Hamas' mouthpiece"
- Law criticized by civil rights groups as infringement on press freedom under guise of security