The United Nations has emphasized the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York on Sunday. “A free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public is informed and engaged.” Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his Cabinet had unanimously voted to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel. The move came after Israeli lawmaker sapproved a new media law – widely refer…