Israel’s military raided and ordered the closure of Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah on Sunday, 22 September, located in the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera said. “These repressive measures aim to prevent the world from seeing the reality of the situation in the occupied territories,“ Al Jazeera said in a statement. Al Jazeera aired a video early Sunday showing Israeli soldiers entering its offices in Ramallah without any prior notice. In the video, a soldier informs bureau chief Walid Omary about a military order to close Al Jazeera’s office for 45 days. While reading the order on air, Omary stated that staff members had just ten minutes to gather their personal belongings and cameras before vacating the premises. When Omary inquired about the reason for the closure, he was told that the explanation was included in the written military order. A security guard on duty at the time told CNN that soldiers used explosives to break into the building. “My eyes were heavy, and I was almost asleep when I suddenly saw them breaking the main door,” said Abu Amer. “I stood up to see what they were doing. They…
Israeli Soldiers Raid Al Jazeera Offices in Ramallah and Order Closure
September 22, 2024
