Al Jazeera Vows to Continue Legal Action “Until the End” Following Israel Ban

Al Jazeera Vows Legal Action After Israel Ban

Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based news network, is determined to pursue all legal avenues to challenge Israel’s ban on its operations in the country. The decision to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government voted to close the network due to its coverage of the Gaza war.

In an interview with AFP, Al Jazeera English news director Salah Nagm stated that the network will “follow every legal path” to challenge the ban, emphasizing that they will continue to fight “until the end.” The Israeli government’s decision included shutting down Al Jazeera’s Jerusalem offices, confiscating equipment, and revoking team accreditations.

Despite the ban, Al Jazeera continues to broadcast live from the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, covering the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The network condemned Israel’s decision as “criminal” and a violation of the right to access information.

Nagm criticized the ban as an “action from the 60s” and questioned the Israeli government’s justification for considering Al Jazeera broadcasts a security threat. He highlighted the sacrifices made by Al Jazeera journalists in reporting from conflict zones, including the loss of colleagues and family members.

The ban on Al Jazeera in Israel comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with at least 97 journalists and media workers killed since the start of the Gaza war. Al Jazeera remains committed to providing accurate and timely coverage of the conflict, despite facing challenges from authorities.