Lebanon-Based Al Mayadeen Channel’s Broadcasts Blocked
According to The Times of Israel newspaper, Lebanon-based Al MayadeenThe decision was made to block the channel’s broadcasts in the country again. The government accepted the offer to seize the channel’s equipment. The Ministry of Communications said in a written statement that the decision was taken after “terrorist representatives disguised as journalists reappeared approximately two weeks ago.”
In the statement, Al Mayadeenthe reporter, Magdalene ShamsIt was also referenced that the town was broadcasting live from the area the day after the attack on July 27. This raised security concerns, leading the government to take steps to halt the broadcasts.
In November of last year, Israeli Security Cabinet, Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhiby Al MayadeenFollowing a recommendation that permanent measures be taken against the media network, the channel had decided to temporarily suspend its operations in the country. This is considered an important development both in terms of security concerns and the role of the media.
