Palestinian Authority lifts ban on Al Jazeera in West Bank – Middle East Monitor

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has lifted its ban on Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera and its staff in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which had been imposed in January due to alleged violations of Palestinian laws. The PA, led by President Mahmoud Abbas and the ruling Fatah movement, criticized Al Jazeera for perceived biased reporting and “incitement,” while the channel claimed the ban aimed to hinder its coverage of escalating events in the West Bank. Al Jazeera remains banned in Israel since May 2024, when its operations were shut down and its offices closed.

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