The Answer of the Voice of a White Dove: Al Jazeera Condemns Israeli Measures Against Media

The answer of the voice of a white dove

Al Jazeera news agency He called for Israeli measures against the media this time. “Criminal acts that violate human rights and the fundamental right to information”

At the same time, it was also revealed that Israel’s accusations that Al Jazeera threatened Israel’s security He said it was a “dangerous lie” and put the lives of Al Jazeera journalists at risk. Al Jazeera has regularly reported and criticized Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.

side Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Criticized the decision to close the Al Jazeera news agency in Israel It could create further tension between Israel and Qatar. This is despite the fact that the Qatari government is trying to negotiate a cease-fire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. They also called on the Israeli government to stop the closure of Al Jazeera, saying: “Free and independent media are essential to ensure transparency and credibility. Especially with the tight restrictions on reporting from Gaza. “

at the same time Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) They said a petition has been filed with Israel’s Supreme Court. So that the court can issue a temporary order to cancel the government’s ban order.

ACRI said the allegations Al Jazeera, a Hamas propaganda tool, were baseless. And the order to shut down the news channel had little to do with security concerns. But it seems more politically motivated. Its aim is to stifle criticism and target Arab media.

side Foreign Press Association (FPA) They called on the Israeli government to reconsider its decision and said that the closure of Al Jazeera in Israel has raised concerns among media freedom advocates.

“Israel has now joined the dubious group of authoritarian governments that have shut down television stations,” the FPA said, warning that Netanyahu has the authority to target other foreign media outlets that he sees as a able to oppose the state

Director Carlos Martinez de la Serna Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) He expressed this concern, saying that the Israeli Cabinet must allow Al Jazeera and all foreign media. He works freely in Israel, especially in times of war.