'Israeli' forces raid Al Jazeera office in Ramallah, renew 60-day closure order

Israeli Occupation Forces raided Al Jazeera’s office in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday and renewed its closure for another 60 days, according to Al Jazeera.

This marks the latest escalation in a series of measures aimed at silencing the Qatari-based network's coverage in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The renewed closure comes after a similar 60-day extension in April. The office was first shut down in September 2023 under a military order, during which 'Israeli' forces stormed the premises, confiscated all equipment and documents, and banned staff from using their vehicles.

In May 2024, the 'Israeli' government formally approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi to shut down Al Jazeera’s offices inside 'Israel'.

The decision was implemented immediately under what was dubbed the “Al Jazeera Law,” allowing 'Israeli' authorities to block the network’s broadcasts and operations within the country.

Al Jazeera has condemned repeated 'Israeli' efforts to suppress its reporting, calling the measures a direct attack on press freedom.