Palestinian Authority Reverses Al Jazeera Ban, Restores Press Freedom in West Bank

The Palestinian Authority has lifted its ban on Al Jazeera, allowing the Qatari news network to resume operations in the West Bank. The ban, imposed in January with little explanation, had restricted the broadcaster's ability to report from Palestinian territories. President Mahmoud Abbas announced the reversal without providing detailed reasons for either the initial ban or its removal. Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau chief confirmed the network will restart its coverage immediately. The move is seen as a step toward greater media freedom in the region.