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Government votes to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel
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https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-799897
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According to a spokesperson for Minister-without-portfolio MK Benny Gantz’s National Unity party, this was because Mossad chief David Barnea requested that the government delay it for a few days, to avoid possible negative diplomatic ramifications relating to Qatar, a mediator between Israel and Hamas in negotiations for a deal to free Israeli hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also posted on X, “The government under my leadership decided unanimously: The incitement channel Al Jazeera will be shut down in Israel.”
“Bringing the topic forward this morning for a vote in the government meeting, is a correct decision but with terrible timing, that could undermine efforts to exhaust the (hostage deal) negotiations, and stems from political considerations.”
The legislation that passed in April was aimed at giving the cabinet firmer legal footing to move against Al Jazeera.
In its decision on Sunday, the cabinet explained that it had classified opinions from the Shin Bet on April 9 deeming Al Jazeera a national security threat.
ACRI filed a request on Thursday that the court issue a temporary order barring the government from deciding to shut down Al Jazeera until the case is heard.
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