- Captured Hamas documents obtained by the Israel Defense Forces reveal systematic cooperation between Hamas and Al Jazeera, including a secure “Al Jazeera phone” line for emergency editorial control over coverage to align with Hamas’s narrative.
- The Qatari network served as a propaganda platform for Hamas during the Gaza War, broadcasting exclusive content like hostage handover videos, proof-of-life footage, and statements from Hamas officials, while using terminology such as “resistance fighters” and “martyrs” for terrorists.
- Documents detail direct editorial instructions from Hamas, such as minimizing reports on Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket failures, coordinating with Hamas military before airing stories, and silencing on-air criticism of the group. In one instance, a critic was interrupted during a live interview.
- Many Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza were Hamas operatives, including some who participated in the Oct. 7, 2023, invasion of Israel. Qatar’s hosting of Hamas leadership and financial support further enables the network’s role in amplifying terrorist propaganda. Read More
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