Israel has ordered a ban on Al Jazeera, suspending the Qatari news network's broadcasts in the country and access to its website. Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet made the decision after it deemed the broadcaster a national security threat, accusing it of being a mouthpiece for Hamas. Al Jazeera condemned the move as a 'dangerous decision' and vowed to take legal action. It has previously accused Israel of systematically targeting its offices and staff

Source: The Guardian May 05, 2024 16:01 UTC