Palestinian Authority Lifting Ban on Al Jazeera in West Bank

The Palestinian Authority announced it would lift its ban on Al Jazeera in the West Bank, which had been in place since January 1 due to accusations of “inciting sedition” and interfering in Palestinian affairs. The decision follows a rare operation against militants in Jenin and comes amidst ongoing tensions between the authority and the broadcaster, funded by Qatar, which some officials allege supports Hamas. Although Al Jazeera’s offices in Ramallah remain closed due to an Israeli military order, its journalists can now operate in the West Bank without the threat of prosecution from the Palestinian Authority.

Full Article