Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Israel: Press Freedom
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, following the government of Israel’s decision to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in that country, what discussions they have had with that government concerning press freedom.
- Answer
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Israel must ensure its campaign is targeted at Hamas leaders and operatives and ensure journalists can carry out their work safely. On 5 December, the UK supported a joint statement of the Media Freedom Coalition expressing concern over the repercussions for the safety of journalists and access to information due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL4516
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Press freedom Israel
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- 2024-05-24 15:38:47 +0100
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