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Israel-Gaza: Al Jazeera taken off air in Israel

Israel’s government has moved to close down the operations of the Al Jazeera media network in Israel, describing it as a ‘mouthpiece for Hamas’. Israeli police raided the Qatari broadcaster’s office in Jerusalem on Sunday, removing essential equipment and locking the premises, according to Israel’s Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi. The channel is no longer be available on Israel’s two biggest TV providers, Yes and Hot. … Continue reading Israel-Gaza: Al Jazeera taken off air in Israel

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Italy: AGI sale prompts press freedom row

Eni, Italy’s largest energy and petroleum company, said they’re considering the sale of subsidiary company AGI – Italy’s second largest news agency – to a rightwing MP with links to Giorgia Meloni’s government. Potential buyer, Antonio Angelucci, is a member of Italy’s rightwing League party (Lega per Salvini Premier), which rules alongside Meloni’s Brothers of Italy (“FdI”). Some reports suggest he’s offered €40million to buy AGI. … Continue reading Italy: AGI sale prompts press freedom row

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