Editorial: Le Monde

• The Israeli government has unanimously decided to silence Qatari news channel Al-Jazeera in the name of national security.
• Israel is criticized for shutting down the news channel, undermining press freedom.
• The organization Reporters Without Borders highlights that 50% of the population lives in territories where being a journalist implies risking one's life or freedom.
• Israel has been criticised for the decision to prohibit foreign press access to the Gaza Strip.
• Israeli bombings have claimed the lives of numerous journalists, severely affecting press freedom and democracy in Palestine.

Conclusion: The article questions Israel's recent actions against the press and underlines the importance of press freedom for a healthy democracy. It stresses the need for a stronger and effective protest by the international community against these acts.

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