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Future Israeli government actions against foreign media by 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
More shutdowns • 33%
No further actions • 33%
Reversal of previous media bans • 33%
Israeli government announcements or major Israeli news outlets
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Israel Immediately Shuts Down Al Jazeera Under New Law, Citing Security
May 5, 2024, 11:42 AM
The Israeli government has unanimously voted to shut down the operations of the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera network in Israel, effective immediately. This decision, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Minister of Communications under a new law, includes the closure of both the Arabic and English channels. The move follows accusations against Al Jazeera of spreading misinformation and antisemitic propaganda. Additionally, the government has cited national security concerns, particularly during the ongoing conflict in Gaza, as reasons for the ban. The closure involves confiscating Al Jazeera's broadcast equipment, blocking the network's websites, and confiscating journalistic equipment.
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Law is expanded • 33%
Law is repealed • 33%
No change to the law • 34%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Tighten restrictions • 33%
No change • 33%
Loosen restrictions • 33%
Amendment to law • 33%
Repeal of law • 33%
No change • 33%
Resignation of a high-ranking official • 33%
No major resignations • 34%
Other significant political change • 33%
Airstrikes on Gaza • 33%
Ground operation in Gaza • 33%
Increase border security measures • 34%
Launch an online-only service in Hebrew • 25%
Partner with another local media in Israel • 25%
Cease all operations in Israel • 25%
Shift focus to other Middle Eastern countries • 25%
Further airstrikes • 33%
Ground operations • 33%
No further actions • 34%