Palestinian Authority Lifts Ban on Al Jazeera in West Bank

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has lifted the ban on Qatar-based Al Jazeera's operations in the Palestinian territories, allowing the network to resume work and broadcasting after several months of suspension. The ban was initially imposed in January 2025 amid allegations that Al Jazeera had disseminated inciting material, particularly during heightened Palestinian security operations in the northern West Bank, including Jenin. The suspension included shutting down Al Jazeera's offices and halting broadcasts on Palestinian radio stations. This decision reverses actions taken during a period of intense conflict and security raids by both Palestinian Authority forces and Israeli Occupation Forces, which have led to thousands of Palestinian detainees. Despite resuming work in Palestinian-controlled areas, Al Jazeera remains banned from broadcasting within Israel due to ongoing tensions with the Israeli government. The lifting of the ban is seen as a move to allow continued coverage of events in the occupied Palestinian territories.