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Israel shuts down Al Jazeera’s local operations

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Israel shuts down Al Jazeera’s local operations

The Israeli cabinet has decided to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel for the duration of the war in Gaza, citing national security concerns. The decision includes closing Al Jazeera’s offices, confiscating equipment, cutting off broadcasts, and blocking websites. Al Jazeera has been critical of Israel’s military operation in Gaza, but Israel has not mentioned Al Jazeera’s operations in Gaza in its statement. The closure is allowed under a law ratified by Israel’s parliament, and could last until the end of major military operations in Gaza.

Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike

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Three sons of Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Israeli airstrike

Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, along with three grandchildren, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip.

Law Office advances prosecution in largest ‘golden passports’ fraud case

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Law Office advances prosecution in largest ‘golden passports’ fraud case

The Law Office of the Republic has given the go-ahead to begin prosecutorial actions in the largest citizenship services fraud case, along with three additional cases. One of the cases involves a prominent law firm investigated for its role in 20 specific citizenship applications, with implications in over a hundred cases overall. The judiciary is expected to examine all four cases, potentially leading to formal charges against the firm, individual lawyers, and additional staff members. The police have gathered evidence to identify the culprits involved in the offenses. The investigations into the ‘golden passport’ scandal are ongoing, with Police Chief Stelios Papatheodorou hinting at imminent advancements in resolving the cases.

Netanyahu revives moves to shut Qatar’s Al Jazeera TV in Israel

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Netanyahu revives moves to shut Qatar’s Al Jazeera TV in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to shut down Qatari satellite television station Al Jazeera in Israel, with plans to ratify a law in parliament and take immediate action. Israel has accused the station of agitating against it among Arab viewers. Qatar’s involvement in Palestinian construction projects in Gaza has previously deterred Israeli action against Al Jazeera. Netanyahu has called on Qatar to apply pressure on Hamas amid ceasefire negotiations. Israeli officials have accused Al Jazeera of pro-Hamas incitement, leading to the shutting down of a different channel, Al Mayadeen, under emergency regulations.

Defendants plead not guilty in Al Jazeera golden passports case

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Defendants plead not guilty in Al Jazeera golden passports case

Former President of the House of Representatives Dimitris Syllouris and former AKEL MP Christakis Giovani denied all five charges related to the Al Jazeera corruption case in a courtroom appearance. The case involves allegations from an investigative report by Al Jazeera and exceptional naturalisation processes for foreign investors and businessmen. The third defendant, Antonis Antoniou, was not present and received a new court date. The ‘golden passports programme’ was abolished after an undercover investigation revealed corruption and the government’s approval of issuing passports to criminals and fugitives. Foreign nationals could acquire a Cypriot passport by investing over 2 million euros.