Israeli Troops Raid Al Jazeera Offices Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict

Israeli forces raided Al Jazeera's West Bank offices, ordering a 45-day shutdown. This follows previous raids and shutdowns, including one in East Jerusalem. Al Jazeera continues to report from Gaza and Jordan. The closure comes amidst Israel's accusations of the network compromising national security during the Israel-Hamas war.

In a significant escalation, Israeli troops raided the Al Jazeera satellite news network's offices in the West Bank early Sunday. The troops ordered the bureau's immediate shutdown for 45 days, intensifying Israel's campaign against the Qatar-funded broadcaster amid ongoing coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

Al Jazeera broadcasted live footage of the raid on its Arabic-language channel, showcasing Israeli troops shutting down the office and demanding staff evacuate. This comes after a similar raid in East Jerusalem in May, where Israeli police seized Al Jazeera's equipment, preventing broadcasts and blocking its websites in Israel.

This marks the first instance of Israel closing a foreign news outlet within its territory. Despite the shutdown, Al Jazeera continues to operate in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has yet to comment on the action, which Al Jazeera has condemned while continuing its broadcasts from Jordan.

(With inputs from agencies.)