Israel clears way to shutter Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says 'terror channel' airs incitement
Israel clears way to shutter Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says 'terror channel' airs incitement
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Israel clears way to shutter Al Jazeera. Netanyahu says 'terror channel' airs incitement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the media network a “terror channel” that spreads incitement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to shut down Al Jazeera's operations in Israel, calling it a 'terror channel' that spreads incitement, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure.
Israel has long had a rocky relationship with Al Jazeera, accusing it of unfair bias against Israel. Monday's move, however, was quickly criticized by press-freedom advocates.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel, calling it a “terror channel” that spreads incitement, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure.