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[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 week ago (10 children)

Al Jazeera, the Qatari-owned media network, has been the subject of significant controversy regarding its alleged support for Islamist extremist groups and its relationship with the Qatari government. Here are some key points:

  1. Support for Extremist Groups:

    • Al Jazeera has been accused of providing a platform for extremist ideologies and supporting groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and even Al-Qaeda affiliates. The network has aired interviews with leaders of extremist groups and has been criticized for biased coverage that favors these entities.
    • The U.S. Department of Justice has noted that Al Jazeera is owned by the Qatari regime and has been used to project Qatar's vision, which includes support for extremist groups. This has led to calls for Al Jazeera to register as a foreign agent in the U.S. to ensure transparency.

  2. Financial Support and Influence:

    • Qatar has been accused of providing financial and material support to extremist and terrorist groups. This support is often channeled through Al Jazeera, which serves as a tool of political influence for the Qatari government. The network's content frequently aligns with Qatar's policies and interests, particularly in relation to Hamas and other extremist Sunni groups.
    • In 2017, several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, issued demands to Qatar to close Al Jazeera, among other conditions, to restore diplomatic relations. These demands were part of a broader effort to curb Qatar's support for extremist groups and its meddling in the internal affairs of other countries.

  3. Criticism and Backlash:

    • Al Jazeera has faced criticism from various governments and media outlets for its alleged bias and support for extremist ideologies. For example, Egypt has accused Al Jazeera of supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and has taken actions against the network, including revoking its broadcasting license and shutting down its Cairo bureau.
    • The network has also been criticized for its coverage of conflicts in the Middle East, with some accusing it of glorifying extremist groups and depicting certain populations in a negative light. This has led to a decline in its credibility among some of its former supporters.

  4. Role in Regional Politics:

    • Al Jazeera's role in regional politics is closely tied to Qatar's foreign policy. The network has been used to promote Qatar's agenda and to undermine its rivals. This has contributed to tensions in the region and has led to calls for greater scrutiny of Al Jazeera's activities.

In summary, Al Jazeera's links to Islamist extremist support and its relationship with Qatar are well-documented. The network has been accused of providing a platform for extremist ideologies, receiving financial support from the Qatari government, and facing significant criticism and backlash from various governments and media outlets.

[–] IcyToes 1 points 1 week ago (7 children)

That's a long way of saying it may have biases in favour of Qatar, like Voice of America etc for USA, BBC for the British, RT for Russia.

All media is biased and its important to know their biases. It doesn't stop some of their content being very good on Palestine, Africa etc. It's informative and highlights stuff ignored by the West and their interests. The fact Saudi and Egypt oppose it as Western Allies who work with Israel is unsurprising. Hacking up people in embassies doesn't make you the voice of impartiality.

Never consume only one source and be aware that consuming only Western media is choosing to digest Western Propaganda.

For reference, I'm from the UK and my media is pro Israel and it covers up terrorist activities of the IDF. Activities supported by my government who sell them arms. I'm happy for mine and Western, pro-Western governments to be held to account. Shitty activities happen on both sides and there is no good and bad guys. Just various levels of crimes against human beings.

For the record, Israel has killed more women and children in the aims of their domestic interests. The people you consider good folk aren't. Likewise the groups fighting Israel do nasty things also and we should hold them to account.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 week ago (6 children)

AJ content both online and on the airwaves, is akin to Fox News in the Unites States. Is Fox News not a propaganda arm? Yes, also like RT, who is another outlet I would never confuse for anything credible.

There are plenty of resources for unbiased news in the internet age. This article comes from a trash biased propaganda arm of the Qatari government communications office.

[–] IcyToes 1 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I can tell from this, you either haven't watched All Jazeera or you're so biased against it, that you hate it and won't consider it in a balanced manner. Somewhat ironic, I'd say.

Fox News is made up tripe. Alternative facts with little regard for truth. AJ is well thought out and researched content. Yes, it has its biases, but most news does.

I included both RT and BBC. The latter is very credible, the first is not. The point was about bias, not credibility.

Bias is a fact. There is no unbiased news sites. They are there to get clicks SBD engagement. They all look for an angle and have editorial influence on the slant of articles, titles etc. Every word is written with intention and academic works is the opposite of news content. Boring, and unengaging, but higher quality and generally less biased.

I will say, if you are confident in your knowledge and opinions. Watch conflicting information, and challenge your views. If you are less secure in your knowledge, it's probably better sticking with the stuff that reinforces your conformational bias.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Promoting nation-state propaganda networks is never appropriate. Learn to utilize the internet properly.

https://ground.news/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] IcyToes 1 points 1 week ago

So, in a media website owned by a group with links to the GOP, which pushes to be more conservative (bias, likely to pro Christian, pro Israel and Zionism), they interviewed a Israeli (who has a beef with Hamas) attempting to sue (but not successful yet, so she just feels it until a judge agrees), supported by an Israeli NGO (bias who's goals is to legally challenge entities in support of Israeli policies).

Due to this fact they interviewed Hamas. Does that mean anyone who interview Bibi, whose forces killed countless women and children (terrorism), are a terrorist funding org? As you can see, it's all subjective and what you think is bias only applies for things you disagree with...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Al Jazeera has faced significant criticism and controversy regarding its alleged links to and support for various Islamic extremist organizations. Here are some key points:

  1. Support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ):

    • The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) published documents indicating that six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza are members of either Hamas or PIJ. These documents reveal close cooperation between Hamas and Al Jazeera, including instructions from Hamas to Al Jazeera on how to cover certain events and the establishment of a secure communication line between the two. The IDF has also accused Al Jazeera of deliberately cutting interviews with ordinary Gazans who criticize Hamas and Qatar, and exclusively broadcasting Hamas statements and operations against the IDF.

  2. Promotion of Islamist Extremism:

    • Al Jazeera has been accused of being a mouthpiece for the Qatari monarchy and promoting Islamist extremism, jihadism, and Salafism. The network has aired interviews with leaders of extremist groups, such as Jabahtu Alnusra, an al-Qaeda offshoot, and has been criticized for not siding with revolutionaries during the Arab Spring but rather with the Islamists.

  3. Links to the Muslim Brotherhood:

    • Al Jazeera has been closely associated with the Muslim Brotherhood, the oldest and most pervasive Islamist group in the Middle East. The network has been accused of promoting the Brotherhood's agenda and has been barred from operating in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Egypt, and Morocco, due to its alleged support for Islamist militias and organizations.

  4. Criticism from Governments and Organizations:

    • Various governments and organizations have criticized Al Jazeera for its alleged support for terrorist organizations. For example, Saudi Arabia banned Al Jazeera after the Qatari Emir recognized Iran as an Islamic regional power and praised Hezbollah and Hamas. Additionally, Al Jazeera has been accused of having an "Islamist drift" and has faced criticism from political leaders and security organizations.

  5. Allegations of Propaganda:

    • Critics have labeled Al Jazeera as a propaganda arm for Hamas and other Islamic extremist groups. The network has been accused of spreading anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, and other extremist views through its programming.

These points highlight the controversies surrounding Al Jazeera's alleged support for Islamic extremist organizations and its role in promoting Islamist ideologies.

[–] IcyToes 1 points 1 week ago

So Israel and its ally Egypt have issues with it. As you can see, it's biased accusations.

IDF have killed more women and children than Hamas and aren't currently using collective punishment in Gaza against civilians and in the West Bank (bulldozing houses, not Hamas).

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