LONDON: Israel has extended its media crackdown with a 90-day ban on the websites and YouTube channels of Al Jazeera and Al Mayadeen, which is close to Hezbollah. On Monday, the Israeli government approved orders blocking access to the Qatari and Lebanese networks’ online platforms, building on restrictions enacted over two years ago under the so-called Al Jazeera law.

Since May 2024, Israeli law has banned the network, citing threat to national security, an allegation Al Jazeera denies.

LONDON: Israel has extended its media crackdown with a 90-day ban on the websites and YouTube channels of Al Jazeera and Al Mayadeen, which is close to Hezbollah. On Monday, the…

Livestreams of Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Mubasher blocked in Israel.