Tag: Channels

Al Jazeera outraged after Israel moves to shut channel’s offices

Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera on Sunday decried a decision by the Israeli government to close its offices in the country, saying it would pursue “all avenues” available to protect its rights and employees. It comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday his Cabinet had unanimously decided to close Al Jazeera’s operations in […]

Community channels anger over Sade Robinson’s death into action

Dashod Crutchfield did not know 19-year-old homicide victim Sade Carleena Robinson. But he knows many young women and girls who remind him of her — including his three sisters and numerous nieces and cousins. Now, he wants to protect them and help bring peace and closure to Robinson’s family. For him and many others, that […]

Israel approves ‘Al Jazeera’ law to allow closure of foreign channels

Israel’s parliament has approved what is known as the “Al-Jazeera law” which allows broadcasters from abroad to be shut down if they are deemed to pose a risk to state security, parliament said on Monday. Lawmakers voted in favour in the second and third readings. Under the law, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi can order the […]