Al Jazeera Shutdown in Israel: A Threat to Press Freedom
History of Israeli Censorship
Israel has a history of targeting Al Jazeera, with Prime Minister Netanyahu threatening to close its Jerusalem office in 2017 and an Israeli missile destroying its office in 2022.
Recent Shutdowns
On Sunday, Israel shut down Al Jazeera's local operations and seized its equipment, a move decried as an unprecedented attack on press freedom by the international community.
International Condemnation
The shutdown has sparked widespread condemnation from media organizations, human rights groups, and Western governments, who view it as a threat to freedom of the press and the ability of journalists to report on events in the region.
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