Israel extends order allowing closure of foreign broadcasters

Israel extends powers to shut down foreign broadcasters like Al Jazeera in the country, amidst accusations of anti-Israel bias and supporting Hamas. This legislation grants the government the authority to close foreign media outlets deemed threatening to national security, even without judicial approval. The move comes after the shutdown of Al Jazeera's office in Ramallah and amid plans to cease operations of Army Radio, sparking criticism from rights groups and concerns over freedom of the press and democracy in Israel.