Itay Estern

The law authorizes the government to close a foreign broadcaster's offices, block its website, and prevent its satellite transmissions if the prime minister determines that the media outlet poses a threat to national security.

The law will remain in effect for two years before it's up for a vote again.

Netanyahu's government is also fighting Israeli outlets.

Just Monday, the government moved to shut down Israel's military radio station, a public broadcaster that has operated for 75 years.

The army radio operates under the responsibility of the military, yet maintains journalistic independence and also criticizes the Israeli army.

For NPR News, I'm Itay Estern in Tel Aviv.