Posted 4/1/2024, 8:54:07 PM
Israeli Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Gov't to Shut Down Al Jazeera Over Security Concerns
- Israeli parliament passed bill allowing government to shut down Al Jazeera's operations in Israel, seen as targeting outlet
- Bill passed 71-10; allows shutting down foreign news outlets deemed security risk for 45 days, renewable
- Israel has accused Al Jazeera of being Hamas propaganda arm, aiding terrorists in Oct. 7 attack
- White House called intentions "concerning," reiterated commitment to press freedom
- Since Oct. 7 attack, 95 journalists & media employees have been killed; 90 were Palestinian