Netanyahu revives moves to shut Qatar's Al Jazeera TV in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in Jerusalem, Feb 18, 2024. JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revived moves on Monday to shut down Qatari satellite television station Al Jazeera in Israel, saying through his party spokesperson that parliament would be convened in the evening to ratify the necessary law.

Neither the station's main office in Israel nor the Qatari government in Doha immediately responded to a request for comment. Al Jazeera has previously accused Israel of systematically targeting its offices and personnel. However, talks on a second proposed truce appear to be going nowhere. In January, Netanyahu publicly called for the Qataris to be pressed into applying more pressure on Hamas. Qatar hosts the group's political office and several top Hamas officials.

In what may have been a hint that Al Jazeera could have legal recourse against any closure, Hyman added during a briefing:"There's due process, so we're not there yet."

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