“Israel’s parliament had previously approved a measure widely known as the Al Jazeera law.’’
Israel had accused Al Jazeera of carrying out propaganda for the Islamist Hamas, against which Israel is waging war in the Gaza Strip.
The U.S. State Department condemned the move.
Even though elections cannot be held under conditions of war, Mr Poroshenko made clear that he planned to campaign once they could.
Voting commenced earlier on Sunday after weeks of delay that triggered widespread protests in Senegal.
Israel has suffered criticisms because of the civilian casualties and massive destruction.
Hamas is demanding the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and the lifting of the blockade of the coastal strip.
The larger cargo, valued at over $500 million, consists of 45,000 rounds for Israel’s Merkava tanks.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has spearheaded the effort against Al Jazeera, claiming the channel is potentially endangering the country’s national security.
Since Hamas militants launched an onslaught in Israel on October 7, more than 4,000 people have died on all sides of the conflict.
