The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the Israeli cabinet’s decision to shut down Al-Jazeera’s operations in Israel and warned that the vote could set a dangerous precedent for other international media outlets working in Israel.

“CPJ condemns the closure of Al-Jazeera’s office in Israel and the blocking of the channel’s websites,” said CPJ Program Director Carlos Martinez de la Serna in New York.

“This move sets an extremely alarming precedent for restricting international media outlets working in Israel. The Israeli cabinet must allow Al-Jazeera and all international media outlets to operate freely in Israel, especially during wartime.”