Author: Mariam Barghouti

Ramallah – On 22 September, the Israeli military raided Ramallah, closing down the Al Jazeera offices by military order. In the early hours, Israeli troops entered firing live ammunition and tear gas, forcing the staff out and confiscating equipment for 45 days. This move is part of Israel’s larger campaign to suppress media and reporting in Palestine, especially after recent attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu enacted a law in the Knesset allowing closure of media entities for posing threats. Following this, the closure of Al Jazeera in Jerusalem and Ramallah occurred. Palestinian journalists now face increased censorship and attacks as…