In a move seen as aimed at Al Jazeera and other media outlets operating in Palestinian territories, the Israeli government has approved a regulation to prohibit news organisations from “undermining national security, public order or serving as a basis for enemy propaganda”, according to media reports.
Press associations have urged Israel not to proceed. Last week, the Committee to Protect Journalists had urged Israeli authorities not to close the local bureau of Al Jazeera. The International Federation of Journalists also appealed to the government to review its decision in the interest of the right to information and media pluralism.
