Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“Israel’s parliament has extended an order allowing the government to shut down foreign broadcasters operating in the country. The legislation, passed by 22 votes to 10, expands temporary powers introduced during the Gaza war to shutter outlets seen as a threat to national security. It allows the government for the next two years to cease operations of a foreign outlet even in peace time and without the need for a court order. Originally dubbed the ‘Al Jazeera Law,’ the powers were used to shut down the Qatari-owned channel’s offices and block its broadcasts in May 2024.” (12/23/25)