Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to permanently close Al Jazeera offices in Israel
Sunday, 5 May 2024 () Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel. Netanyahu announced the decision on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday. Details on when it would go into effect or whether it was permanent or temporary were not immediately clear. The vote comes amid deeply strained ties between Israel and the channel, which have worsened during the war against Hamas. It also comes as Qatar is helping to broker a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the war in Gaza..
Iran's Army Ground Forces Commander warns Israel of direct retaliation, citing recent tensions. Amid warnings to European countries over military deployments, Iran's threats raise questions about..
Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant called on PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take “tough decisions” to advance non-Hamas governance of Gaza. Gallant warned that Netanyahu's refusal to discuss..
In a significant political challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant urged Netanyahu to make difficult decisions for non-Hamas governance in Gaza, warning that the..