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Tel Aviv Court Upholds Ban on Al Jazeera Operations, Israel's Supreme Court Deems Measure "Precedent-Setting"
Tel Aviv court maintains ban on Al Jazeera operations in Israel, citing national security concerns. Israel's Supreme Court gives government until Aug 8 to defend the closure.
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by News Desk
2024-06-10
Tel Aviv Court Upholds Ban on Al Jazeera Operations, Israel's Supreme Court Deems Measure

A Tel Aviv court has upheld an initial 35-day ban on Al Jazeera operations in Israel, which was imposed by the government on national security grounds and ended on Saturday.

 

In a separate ruling on a petition filed by Al Jazeera against the closure, Israel’s Supreme Court described the measure against the Qatari-backed broadcaster as "precedent-setting". The court has given Israel’s government until August 8 to present arguments for why the Law Preventing a Foreign Broadcaster from Harming National Security should not be deemed void.

 

According to court documents, Al Jazeera argued that it did not incite violence or terrorism and that the ban was disproportionate. The network, known for its critical coverage of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, stated its intention to appeal the latest ban extension.

 

Despite the court's decision, the network's broadcasts on cable and satellite companies, as well as access to its websites, will remain blocked, as confirmed by Israel’s Communications Ministry.

 

The ongoing legal battle between Al Jazeera and the Israeli government underscores the complex issues surrounding press freedom, national security, and media regulation.
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