Netanyahu's cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel
Sunday, 5 May 2024 () Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announces closure of Al Jazeera offices in Israel, citing unanimous government decision. Details on timeline and duration of closure remain unclear. The announcement was made by Netanyahu on the social media platform X, however the details regarding the implementation timeline and the duration of the closure, whether it was permanent or temporary were not clear.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on May 5 that his government had unanimously voted to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar. Netanyahu announced..