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Myanmar was one of the first countries in Asia to recognize Israel's independence and establish diplomatic ties with the state. Today, the countries cooperate in the fields of agriculture, health and education. [1] Israel has an embassy in Yangon, and Myanmar has an embassy in Tel Aviv. Myanmar does not recognize the State of Palestine.
It also represented Israel in Laos from 1956 to 1964, Cambodia from 1959 [4] to 1966, [5] Ceylon starting in 1957, and in the Maldives at some point. Despite the transfer of the capital of Myanmar from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw in 2005, most of the diplomatic missions in Myanmar have not moved there, and the embassy is still located in Yangon.
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The state-owned channel was viewable in 156 countries, broadcasting 17 hours a day in Myanmar and 8 hours a day in Europe and America, [3] with coverage increasing to 24 hours a day worldwide on the occasion of the rebranding to Myanmar International. [5] The service is one of several television channels freely available in Myanmar. [6]
According to The Times of Israel, the "incendiary right-wing" news broadcaster Channel 14 was a "largely dismissed bit player in the media industry" until its viewership grew exponentially in 2023, which sparked concern due to its "repeated scandals" and charges of "pro-Netanyahu propaganda."
Authorities detained Myanmar Now journalists, including Kay Zone Nwe. [11] [10] On 8 March 2021, soldiers raided the Myanmar Now headquarters, before the military junta revoked operating licenses of Myanmar Now and four other media outlets, namely Mizzima, Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), Khit Thit Media, and 7Day News, amidst the ongoing ...