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The US has recalled employees of Voice of America's Persian service amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, after being on administrative leave due to Trump's media shutdown order, highlighting ongoing struggles and the importance of the service for breaking news coverage.
Israel's Diplomatic-Security Cabinet has approved emergency action against the Lebanese Hezbollah-affiliated media outlet Al-Mayadeen, allowing Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi to order the closure of its offices in Israel and confiscation of its equipment. The move comes as part of efforts to block broadcasts that are seen as damaging national security and serving the interests of terrorist organizations. Karhi has also expressed a desire to shut down Qatari channel Al-Jazeera's activities in Israel, but the cabinet decision only pertained to Al-Mayadeen.