Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on May 5 that his government had unanimously voted to close down the local offices of Al Jazeera, a broadcaster owned by Qatar.
Netanyahu announced the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter, but specifics regarding the implications, timing, and permanence of the closure remained unclear.
This move marks an escalation in Israel's longstanding dispute with Al Jazeera and raises tensions with Qatar, particularly significant as Qatar is actively involved in mediating efforts to end the conflict in Gaza.
Israel's contentious relationship with Al Jazeera stems from accusations of bias against the network.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a dire warning to Iran amid ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. Netanyahu demanded that Iran completely dismantle its nuclear program infrastructure, including the termination of uranium enrichment and restrictions on ballistic missile production. He stressed that any deal falling short of these conditions would pose an existential threat to Israel. With the specter of Iran’s nuclear ambitions looming, Netanyahu made it clear that Israel would not accept partial measures in any future agreement, emphasizing the dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran.
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Government ministers arrive in Downing Street for a Cabinet meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday morning. David Lammy, Ed Miliband, John Healey and Bridget Phillipson are seen walking into No 10 ahead of the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer. It comes as the PM defends his decision to cut welfare benefits for working age people.
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