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Israel Labels Media Outlets 'Terrorist' Amid Press Crackdown

2/23/2026

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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz signed a military order designating five media platforms as 'terrorist' organizations, alleging links to Hamas and incitement.
The banned outlets, Al-Asima and Quds Plus, reported from East Jerusalem during heightened tensions.
Critics say move aims to control information and silence dissent amid press restrictions.
The order follows actions against Al Jazeera and raises journalist safety concerns, with nearly 300 killed in Gaza since October 2023.

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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz signed a military order designating five media platforms as 'terrorist' organizations, alleging links to Hamas and incitement.
The banned outlets, Al-Asima and Quds Plus, reported from East Jerusalem during heightened tensions.
Critics say move aims to control information and silence dissent amid press restrictions.
The order follows actions against Al Jazeera and raises journalist safety concerns, with nearly 300 killed in Gaza since October 2023.