Israel bans Al Jazeera over Gaza war coverage; calls it Hamas mouthpiece
Israel bans Al Jazeera over Gaza war coverage; calls it Hamas mouthpiece
Last Updated : May 06 2024 | 5:07 PM IST
Israel's government has ceased operations of Qatar-based network Al Jazeera in the country. Reacting to the ban, Al Jazeera said that it was a “criminal act”, and critics called it a 'dark day for democracy'. Al Jazeera accused Israel of violating human rights of the people in the country trying to access information.