The Al Jazeera Media Network denounced on Sunday Israel's decision to close its offices in the country as well as "withdraw crew accreditations."
The media house said in a statement that Israel's move is a "criminal act that violates human rights and the basic right to access of information." "Israel’s direct targeting and killing of journalists, arrests, intimidation and threats will not deter Al Jazeera from its commitment to cover, whilst more than 140 Palestinian journalists have been killed since the beginning of the war on Gaza," it further mentioned.
Al Jazeera underlined that it will be utilizing all legal channels available through international legal institutions, as it looks to protect its rights and staff. Meanwhile, the Foreign Press Association said that the move should be seen as "a cause for concern for all supporters of a free press."
