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What will be Al Jazeera's next step in response to the Israel shutdown by end of 2024?
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Launch legal challenge • 33%
Seek international mediation • 33%
Cease operations in Israel • 33%
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Israel Unanimously Shuts Down Al Jazeera, Citing Security; Effective Immediately
May 5, 2024, 02:04 PM
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, has unanimously decided to shut down the operations of Al Jazeera in Israel. Citing national security concerns, the government accused the network of biased coverage and spreading misinformation. The closure affects both Arabic and English channels, involves confiscation of broadcast equipment, and blocking of Al Jazeera's websites. Effective immediately, the closure follows recent legislation allowing the temporary shutdown of foreign broadcasters deemed a threat, with recertification required every 45 days. Israeli police have also raided Al Jazeera's offices, enforcing the closure.
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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%
Challenge successful • 33%
Challenge partially successful • 33%
Challenge unsuccessful • 34%
Condemnation • 33%
Support • 33%
No significant response • 34%
Significant deterioration • 25%
Mild impact • 25%
No impact • 25%
Improvement in relations • 25%