Israeli soldiers raided the Al Jazeera bureau in the occupied West Bank and handed a 45-day closure order to the network’s bureau chief without providing a reason. The raid comes months after Israel banned Al Jazeera from operating within the country. The Government Media Office in Gaza condemned the move as a violation of press and media freedom. Media rights groups have criticized Israel for its restrictions and attacks on journalists, including the killing of 173 journalists since the war in Gaza began. Al Jazeera has been a target of Israeli attacks in the past, including the killing of journalists and the bombing of their offices in Gaza. Despite the closure of the Al Jazeera bureau in the West Bank, journalists remain committed to covering the ongoing conflict. The raid highlights Israel’s tight control over the occupied West Bank and comes after the UN General Assembly voted to end the Israeli occupation. Experts believe the closure is part of Israel’s efforts to control the narrative and prevent the truth about its actions in the region from coming out. However, they also believe that the closure will not stop journalists from reporting on the situation.
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