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KVIA•Dec 22

Israeli Government Moves to Shut Down Army Radio After Decades of Service

The Israeli government has decided to close Army Radio, known as Galei Tzahal, effective March 1, marking the end of its 75-year broadcast history. This decision, proposed by Defense Minister Israel Katz, was unanimously approved despite legal concerns raised by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who argued it undermines press freedom. Critics, including the Israel Press Council and journalists' unions, plan to challenge the closure in the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the move, claiming it aligns with democratic values, while opposition leaders view it as an attack on free speech, particularly during an election year. The closure reflects broader governmental efforts to exert control over media in Israel.

Politics government israel
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KVIA•Dec 21

Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Teen in West Bank Incident

During a military operation in Qabatiya, West Bank, Israeli forces shot and killed 16-year-old Rayan Muhammad Abdul Qader Abu Mualla, claiming he threw a block at them. A video shows the moment he was shot at close range, raising questions about the circumstances leading up to the incident. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that their emergency teams were blocked from reaching the scene. In response to the shooting, Abu Mualla's school announced it would close in his memory and postpone exams. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the impact on local communities.

Community human-rights west-bank
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KVIA•Dec 21

Israeli Forces Fatally Shoot Palestinian Teen in West Bank Incident

A 16-year-old Palestinian boy, Rayan Muhammad Abdul Qader Abu Mualla, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers during an operation in Qabatiya, West Bank, on Saturday. The Israeli military claimed he was suspected of throwing a block at troops, though video evidence shows the shooting occurred at point-blank range without clear provocation. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that emergency responders were obstructed from reaching the scene. Following the incident, Abu Mualla's school announced it would close in his memory, and exams would be postponed by a week. In a separate incident, another Palestinian was killed by Israeli forces, raising tensions in the region.

Community military west-bank
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