Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Al Jazeera is a 'terrorist channel' and will be shut down in Israel. Al Jazeera was branded a 'terrorist channel' after parliament passed a law empowering senior ministers to shut down foreign news networks that pose a security threat.
Netanyahu X noted that Al Jazeera harmed Israel's security, actively participated in the October 7 massacre, and spread hatred against Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu also revealed that he has proposed to take steps to immediately stop the operation of the channel based on the new law.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera responded that he will be responsible for the security of its staff and network around the world after the Israeli Prime Minister's false accusations and incitement. Al Jazeera officials said that such defamatory allegations will not deter us from continuing our courageous and professional coverage and will take all legal action.
Israel's rivalry with Qatar-based Al Jazeera is long-standing. The main allegation is that he is spreading anti-Israelism. Israel's move comes as the Qatari government plays a leading role in mediating efforts to end the war in Gaza. Qatar has not responded to the Israeli action.