The Israeli Knesset granted the government temporary powers to ban foreign news channels that harm the country’s national security from operating in Israel. The law sparked reactions that ranged from disappointment, anger, and determination to stand firm.
Al Jazeera Media Network denounced Netanyahu's statements as a dangerous and ridiculous lie, and considered them part of a series of systematic Israeli violations to silence Al Jazeera. The head of the National Democratic Rally Party, Sami Abu Shehadeh, said Israel needs to remain discreet so that it can continue the genocide in Gaza quietly.