Israeli soldiers armed and wearing masks raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, delivering a 45-day closure order without providing a reason. This comes after a previous ban on reporting from inside Israel. The Gaza Government Media Office condemned the move as a violation of press and media freedom. Media rights groups criticized the Israeli government for restrictions and attacks on journalists, including Palestinian reporters on the ground, with 173 journalists killed since the start of the war in October. Al Jazeera has faced previous attacks, including the killing of correspondents and bombing of its Gaza office. The network condemned the ban on reporting inside Israel as a violation of human rights and access to information. The raid highlights Israel’s control over the West Bank and comes days after a UN vote against the Israeli occupation. Analysts say the closure is part of Israel’s efforts to control the narrative about Palestinians. Despite the closure, Al Jazeera remains committed to covering the news with Palestinian and foreign journalists in the region.
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Israeli soldiers conduct a raid and demand the closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah | Current Events
