Israel's parliament has extended a controversial law that allows authorities to ban foreign media broadcasts deemed harmful to state security. Originally enacted during the Israel-Hamas war to target specific outlets, the legislation will now remain in effect until the end of 2027, regardless of whether a state of emergency is in place. The law empowers the prime minister and communications minister to halt broadcasts, close offices, seize equipment, and block websites of foreign media considered a threat, with minimal oversight and no requirement for judicial review. Critics argue that the move further restricts media freedom in Israel, which has seen a significant decline in global press freedom rankings since the start of the conflict in Gaza.