The White House is concerned that Israel is moving to block certain foreign news outlets from operating inside the country.

The Israeli parliament passed a law earlier in the day that would allow the government to close foreign outlets, specifically Al Jazeera, if they are deemed harmful to Israel’s national security.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the new law when asked about it during Monday’s press briefing, suggesting that President Joe Biden does not support the move.

“We’ve seen the reports, and certainly, I’m going to refer to Israel for what they may or may not be considering, but if it is true, if it is true, a move like this is concerning,” she told reporters. “We believe in the freedom of the press. It is critical. It is critically important, and the United States supports the critically important work journalists around the world do.”

“That includes those who are reporting on the conflict in Gaza,” Jean-Pierre added. “We believe that work is important. The freedom of the press is important, and if those reports are true, it is concerning to us.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly claimed that he would “act immediately” to block Al Jazeera, which he described as a “terrorist channel,” from broadcasting inside Israel after the law was passed.

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