Israeli soldiers conduct raid and order closure of Al Jazeera office in Ramallah | Breaking Story

Israeli soldiers raided Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah, West Bank, and imposed a 45-day closure order, without providing a reason. Al Jazeera journalists have been banned from operating in Israel since May, and the closure in the West Bank comes as no surprise. The Gaza Government Media Office called the move a “deafening scandal” and condemned the violation of press freedom. Media rights groups have criticized Israel for restricting and attacking journalists, with 173 journalists killed since the start of the war in Gaza last October. The closure is part of Israel’s efforts to control the narrative and prevent real news about Palestinians from reaching the world. Al Jazeera has vowed to continue covering the situation despite the obstacles. The raid occurred just two days after the UN General Assembly voted for an end to the Israeli occupation, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

Source
Photo credit www.aljazeera.com