The Foreign Press Association expresses its grave concern over the Palestinian Authority’s decision to temporarily suspend Al Jazeera’s broadcasting across the Palestinian territories.

This action raises serious questions about press freedom and democratic values in the region.

Al Jazeera has been a valuable source of information on the situation in the Palestinian territories, including Gaza.

We call on the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its decision immediately and engage in constructive dialogue with the network to address any concerns in a manner aligned with international standards of media freedom.

The Board of the Foreign Press Association in Israel and the Palestinian Territories