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Israel's government is advancing legislation to make temporary emergency powers permanent, allowing broad authority to shut down foreign media and regulate domestic outlets. Critics warn the laws threaten press freedom and judicial independence, especially affecting Palestinian media and voices. The bills are now progressing through the Knesset amid significant controversy.
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Israeli government advances a bill to establish a politically-controlled commission of inquiry into the October 2023 Hamas attack, sparking protests and criticism over transparency. The move aims to limit independent investigation, with Netanyahu's government seeking to control the scope and members of the inquiry amid ongoing political tensions.
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Israel's Knesset has approved a two-year extension of legislation allowing the government to shut down foreign media outlets, notably targeting Al Jazeera. The law, initially enacted during the 2023 Gaza war, now applies even without a state of emergency, raising concerns over press freedom and legal oversight.