Scott Griffen, the interim executive director of the International Press Institute (IPI), expressed significant concern over the Israeli government’s decision to revoke Al Jazeera’s press passes. He highlighted that this action raises serious issues regarding the harassment of Palestinian journalists and the restriction of their freedom.
Nitzan Chen, the director of Israel’s Government Press Office (GPO), announced the decision on Thursday, accusing Al Jazeera of disseminating “false content” and “incitement against Israelis,” according to the Qudus News Network.