- Title: Al Jazeera says Israel trying to silence independent journalism
- Date: 7th August 2017
- Summary: DOHA, QATAR (JUNE 23, 2014) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF AL JAZEERA RECEPTION AREA AL JAZEERA LOGO FLAG WITH AL JAZEERA LOGO ON DESK
- Embargoed: 21st August 2017 20:01
- Keywords: Al Jazeera media organisation Doha The Shard Jerusalem bureau Arab countries diplomatic ties
- Location: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK AND DOHA, QATAR
- City: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK AND DOHA, QATAR
- Country: United Kingdom
- Topics: Diplomacy/Foreign Policy,Government/Politics
- Reuters ID: LVA0026T5RWW7
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:Qatar-based media organisation Al Jazeera said on Monday (August 7) it would legally challenge Israel's decision to shut down the network in Jerusalem, calling it an attack on independent journalism.
The move by Israel was an attempt to "muzzle and silence" journalism, Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Jamal El-Shyal told Reuters in an interview at the company's London office.
Israel said on Sunday (August 6) it planned to revoke the media credentials of Al Jazeera TV journalists and close the network's Jerusalem bureau.
The decision adds further pressure on Qatar, which is already involved in a dispute in the region. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have all severed diplomatic and commercial ties with their Arab neighbour. - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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