Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera’s operations by 90 days

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Israel has extended its ban on Al Jazeera’s operations by 90 days, the network said in a statement. The decision prohibits broadcasting and internet companies, YouTube, and services to the network inside Israel.

The order was signed by Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karahi and announced Sunday. This extends an existing ban on Al Jazeera's operations which was initially set to expire next month.

Al Jazeera says it has received nine days' notice of the extension decision and reserves its right to pursue every legal step. The network denies being a threat to national security, a claim cited by Israel for shutting down its services in 2024.

The latest development comes after an Israeli court initially approved a two-year ban on Al Jazeera in May 2024, following allegations that the Qatar-based news organization was involved in anti-Israel propaganda.

Critics of the move say it is part of a broader campaign to suppress the media in Israel and silence those who report on its actions in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant are wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Gaza, which has been the subject of Al Jazeera's reporting.
 
This is just what we need another media outlet getting shut down 🤯 I mean, who needs a free press right? It's not like Israel is trying to hide something... never mind, let's just say this whole thing smells fishy 🐟. They can't have Al Jazeera around with all the shady stuff going on in Gaza and Palestine, right? And now they're saying it's part of some campaign to suppress media in Israel, yeah right 😂 like that's a believable excuse... or is it? Anyway, I guess we'll just see how this plays out in court. 🤔
 
just saw this news 🤔 and i gotta say, israel's treatment of al jazeera is super sus... like they keep saying it's about national security but it seems like a whole lot more than that to me 🤷‍♂️ 90 days is forever when you're talking about free speech and media freedom 📺 youtube should be blocked too, i mean what's the point of internet if you cant access certain websites? 🚫
 
This is super sus 🤔 Israel's decision to extend their ban on Al Jazeera seems like a pretty clear case of media suppression 💁‍♀️ I mean, who gets banned from broadcasting just because they're critical of someone's actions? 😒 And these allegations about anti-Israel propaganda sound kinda fishy 🐟 To me, it sounds like an attempt to silence dissenting voices and avoid accountability for past actions 🤥
 
I don't get why Israel is being so strict about Al Jazeera 🤔. I mean, it's just a news network trying to do its job and report on what's going on in the world... or at least in their part of it 😒. And now they're restricting people from accessing it? That seems kinda unfair imo 👎. Like, Israel can't blame Al Jazeera for telling the truth about some of the stuff that goes down in Gaza, right? It's not like they're being super secretive 🤐.

And honestly, I think this is all just a bunch of noise 📺 to distract us from more important issues... like who else might be hiding something? Israel should focus on being transparent instead of trying to control what people can and can't watch 🚫.
 
I'm really concerned about this extension of the ban on Al Jazeera's operations in Israel 🤔. It's like they're trying to suppress the truth and silence journalists who report on important issues. I mean, what if these allegations against Al Jazeera are true? Shouldn't we be able to scrutinize and discuss them openly? 📰

And this raises bigger questions about freedom of speech and media regulation in Israel. If a country can just shut down an entire news network like that, it's not healthy for democracy at all. I'm worried that this is part of a larger trend to silence critics and dissenting voices in the region 💔.

It's also weird that these same politicians who are accused of war crimes are trying to control the narrative around media outlets like Al Jazeera. Transparency and accountability should be the priority, not suppressing the press 🚫.
 
idk how legit this ban is 🤔... i mean al Jazeera's got a rep for being unbiased but at the same time they've done some questionable reporting on israeli policies 📺... maybe it's just a case of them trying to silence criticism of israel's actions in palestine? 🤷‍♂️ anyway, 90 days seems like a long time for a ban on their services 🚫, hope they don't make it super hard for people to access info from abroad... youtube vids can be a good resource sometimes 💻 and all this drama just makes me wonder what's really going on behind the scenes 🤐
 
The drama in the Middle East is getting more intense 🤯. I mean, it's like, can't they just let Al Jazeera do its thing? They're not even saying the network is a threat to national security, just that it's doing some 'anti-Israel propaganda'... but isn't that kinda subjective? 🤔

It's super concerning when governments try to suppress media outlets and silence voices that report on sensitive topics like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I mean, don't get me wrong, we all need to be careful about what we say and do, but shouldn't freedom of speech apply even in tough situations? 🤷‍♀️

And can we talk about how this whole thing is connected to Israel's war crimes allegations? It seems like they're trying to avoid accountability by taking out the media that's reporting on it. Not cool, guys 😒.
 
this feels like a classic case of governments trying to control the narrative 🤔... al jazeera's presence is being stifled to prevent them from exposing some pretty serious human rights issues... but on the other hand, you can't blame israel for wanting to protect its national security interests 🌐... it's all about balance and finding that fine line between freedom of speech and protecting sensitive info 💻... what's really interesting is how this whole thing highlights the role of media in holding those in power accountable 💬...
 
I'm a bit concerned about Israel's decision to extend the ban on Al Jazeera 🤔. I get that they're trying to protect national security and all, but it feels like there's some bigger picture at play here. It's like they're trying to control what information is out there in the first place 📰. And let's be real, if Al Jazeera is being accused of anti-Israel propaganda, isn't that just a case of media bias? 😏

It also makes me wonder if this ban is more about silencing certain voices than actually addressing the issues at hand 👊. I mean, what happens to all the journalists and producers who work for Al Jazeera in Israel? Are they going to lose their jobs or have their freedom restricted? 🤯 It's not just about one news network, it's about the principle of free speech and press freedom 💬.

And have you seen the developments with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant being wanted by the ICC? That's some serious stuff! 🚨 I'd love to see how this whole Al Jazeera ban thing plays out in light of all that.
 
I'm like totally shocked by this news 🤯... I mean, can you believe they're extending their ban on Al Jazeera again? It's like, what's next? They already did it last year and now they're doing it again? I guess the more things change, the more they stay the same, right? The whole thing just feels so nostalgic for the 2000s when we used to worry about freedom of speech and journalists getting arrested. Remember how that worked out for them? 🤔 Anyway, this just goes to show that Israel's got some serious issues with dissenting voices and independent media. And can we talk about how Al Jazeera has been reporting on all this stuff in Gaza and they're basically saying "hey, we've received a 9-day warning"? Like what's the hurry? Are they trying to say "oh no, we'll get shut down again if we don't comply"? It's just so frustrating 🤯.
 
just when you think the situation can't get any more complicated 🤯, al jazeera is getting shut down again... it's like they're trying to silence people who speak out against israel's actions in palestine 💔. i mean, come on, nine days' notice and a 90-day extension? that's just ridiculous 😒. critics say this is all part of a bigger plan to control the narrative and stifle dissenting voices 📰. but what really gets me is that israel's leaders are wanted by war crimes charges for their own actions in gaza... shouldn't we be talking about holding them accountable instead of shutting down news organizations? 🤷‍♀️
 
😕 So Al Jazeera got 90 days extra to wrap up its operations in Israel. I think this is pretty fishy, like, what's really going on here? They keep saying it's about national security but I'm not buying it 🤔. There are some people who want to control the narrative and stop anyone from reporting the truth about what's happening in Gaza ⚠️. It's not cool when governments try to silence media outlets just because they're doing their job 💻. Israel's got some serious issues going on, but instead of talking about it, they're trying to shut down someone who's actually telling the story 📰. Not a fan of this move at all 😒.
 
😒 I'm so fed up with this... can't believe they're doing this to Al Jazeera! Like, what even is the point? It's just gonna make it harder for people to get info about whats going on in Palestine 🤯. And now they're trying to silence them like this? It's just so... frustrating 😡. I mean, Israel's already got a reputation for being super heavy-handed when it comes to media freedom 📺. Can't believe Netanyahu and his crew are still getting away with stuff 🙄. News at 11, I guess? 📰😒
 
🤕 this is so unfair... al jazeera just trying to share truth from qatar to israel and now they're silencing it 🚫 9 days notice not enough time i think the gov is playing dirty games with media, want to control what people can see and hear in israel 📰 no one should be silenced because of their views or work 💔
 
🤔 I'm so worried about this extension, it feels like they're just trying to silence a voice that tells an important story. I mean, Al Jazeera is not a terrorist org or anything 🙅‍♂️! They have the right to report on what's happening in the world, even if it's not always easy for them. It's like they're trying to stifle free speech and that's super concerning. What do you think is going on here? Is Israel just trying to hide something? 🤷‍♂️
 
Ugh, can't believe how the forum is doing lately 🤯. Anyway, back to this news... it's crazy that Israel is extending their ban on Al Jazeera's operations again. Like, shouldn't they just let the media do its job or something? 🙄 I mean, I get that they're upset about some of the reporting, but a 90-day extension feels like an overreach. And what's with all these allegations of anti-Israel propaganda? Can't they just have a respectful debate instead of trying to silence people? 😒 It's not like Al Jazeera is the only one who reports on conflicts – there are plenty of other sources out there.
 
I'm worried about Al Jazeera's situation 😬 they're just trying to do their job and report on what's going down in Israel & Palestine... I don't think censorship is the answer 🤔 it's like, we should be able to get different perspectives on a topic without being shut down 📺... Israeli gov can't just silence one news network because they disagree 🙄... there are always gonna be strong opinions out there, that's what makes life interesting 💡
 
Man... this is like, so depressing 🤕. It feels like the more they try to silence us, the more we gotta scream out. I mean, Al Jazeera is just doing its job, trying to give people a different perspective on what's going on in the world. They're not some radical organization that's gonna incite violence or anything...

And the thing is, this isn't even about national security or whatever Israel claims it is. This is about control. They wanna dictate who gets to tell their story and who doesn't. It's like, we need more diverse voices in the media, not less. We need people like Al Jazeera pushing back against the status quo.

And have you seen the situation with Netanyahu and Gallant? Like, they're being held accountable for war crimes... but still, Israel's trying to silence anyone who dares to speak out. It's just so frustrating 🤯.
 
I dont think is fair that they banned Al Jazeeras operations again 🤔. They did something wrong, but extending the ban for 90 days is like, super harsh man 😒. I mean, its not like they have anything better to do with their time than policing every last thing they watch or post online... it just seems like they want to stifle free speech and media criticism 💔. And now that they've banned Al Jazeera, its just gonna make the situation in Gaza even more volatile 🌪️. We need more transparency and accountability from Israel and their leaders, not less 😡.
 
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