Palestinian Authority Halts Al Jazeera Broadcasts Over Its "inciting content"

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The Palestinian Authority announced on Wednesday that it has suspended all broadcasts by the Qatar-based network Al Jazeera throughout Palestinian territories, accusing the channel of disseminating "inciting content," as reported by the official Wafa news agency.  

 

A ministerial committee, comprising representatives from the ministries of culture, interior, and communications, issued the directive. The committee stated, "The decision also includes temporarily freezing the work of all journalists, employees, crews, and affiliated channels until their legal status is rectified due to Al Jazeera's violations of the laws and regulations in force in Palestine."

 

The report elaborated that the move was prompted by Al Jazeera's "insistence on broadcasting inciting content and reports characterised by misinformation, incitement, sedition, and interference in Palestinian internal affairs."  

 

An Al Jazeera staff member in Ramallah confirmed to AFP that the network's office had received the suspension notice. Subsequently, the channel aired footage of what appeared to be Palestinian security personnel delivering the orders to the office. However, Al Jazeera has yet to publicly respond to the decision.  

 

The move sparked condemnation from various groups, including Hamas, which labelled the suspension as an infringement on civil liberties. "This decision aligns with a series of recent arbitrary actions taken by the Authority to curtail public rights and freedoms and to reinforce its security grip on the Palestinian people," Hamas said in a statement. They urged the Palestinian Authority to reverse its decision immediately, emphasizing the importance of preserving media freedom to "expose the occupation and support the steadfastness of our people."  

 

Islamic Jihad, a Gaza-based group allied with Hamas, also criticized the suspension. "We condemn the authority's decision to close Al Jazeera's office in Palestine when our people and our cause are in dire need to convey their suffering to the world," the group stated.  

 

Based on a report by AFP 2024-01-03

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, Social Media said:

"inciting content,"

Is this the new description of "presenting the truth"?

[Donga]

On Gaza and West Bank, Al-Jazeera been presenting distortions and big holes in their coverage. Yet to see their expose on Hamas use of human shields, role of UNRWA in harbouring Hamas infrastructure.

Pity its taken PA so long to act.

But hey, if you want to lead Palestine, you have to join the moderates of the region at some time.
 

[Evil Penevil]

59 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Is this the new description of "presenting the truth"?

 

No, it's a description of "distorting the truth by presenting Hamas' propaganda."

[koolkarl]

Al Jazeera should be banned everywhere,  It is part of the propaganda arm of Hamas and co. They have never once said release all hostages and only women and children are killed, etc. 

[Bkk Brian]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Is this the new description of "presenting the truth"?

When even the Palestinians drop the mike on Al Jazeera, its time for you to have a little reflection on the real situation. 

[SiSePuede419]

But but but the Israeli Baby Killers say AJ is "Hamas".

 

Like those unarmed workers from the Spanish guy they murdered in cold blood handing out food to starving babies. 😂