27 countries have signed a statement critiquing Israel’s shutdown of Al Jazeera. Israeli Prime Minister announced the publication will be banned in Israel, shutting down its offices and confiscating equipment.
The statement was published by the Media Freedom Coalition, promoting media freedom.
The Media Freedom Coalition said: “A free and diverse media landscape is crucial for democracies to function, especially in times of conflict, as people rely on independent information from multiple, reliable sources to stay informed and make their decisions.
“It is essential that all journalists be given unhindered access to cover events and developments as they unfold, so that they have the possibility to report and inform transparently and factually.”
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK and the US all signed the statement.
NEW: MFC joint statement on the closure of Al Jazeera in Israel
The undersigned members of the MFC do not support the shut down of Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel
Read the full statement here: https://t.co/BtK8UublVP pic.twitter.com/rRCVk8m16i
— Media Freedom Coalition (@MediaFreedomC) May 24, 2024
