Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:01pm on 22 Sep 2024,Sunday International
Israeli forces raided Al Jazeera's West Bank office in Ramallah, ordering it shut for 45 days, accusing the network of "incitement to and support of terrorism." The early morning raid drew condemnation from the Foreign Press Association, warning it "threatens press freedom." Al Jazeera broadcasted footage of the raid and vowed legal action, calling it "a criminal act." The raid also involved the removal of a banner honoring slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi defended the closure, accusing Al Jazeera of serving as the "mouthpiece" of Hamas.
