News for Al-Jazeera Arab commentators: ‘Zionist lobby’ influences HollywoodIn a talk show on Al-Jazeera, commentators claim that the “Zionist lobby” influences Hollywood to demonize Arabs and Muslims. Danish journalists to Israel: Don't close Al-JazeeraDanish Union of Journalists says it is not in Israel's interest to close Jerusalem office of Al-Jazeera. Amnesty International against closure of Al-JazeeraAmnesty International says Israel's decision to close Al-Jazeera sends a "chilling message".Al-Jazeera blasts Israel's closure plansAl-Jazeera threatens Israel with legal measures if it goes through with plans to ban it.Israel to ban Al JazeeraCommunications Ministry says Al Jazeera offices in Jerusalem to be closed, journalists to lose credentials. Communications Minister looking into Al-Jazeera closureCommunications Minister Ayoob Kara to hold discussions on Al-Jazeera following request by Netanyahu. Al-Jazeera dismisses Netanyahu's threatQatari-owned network rejects Netanyahu's call to have it expelled from Israel due to incitement. Netanyahu: Al-Jazeera will be gone from IsraelPrime Minister Netanyahu vows to pass the necessary laws to remove Qatari network from Israel. Liberman supports closing Al-JazeeraDefense Minister says there's no reason for Al-Jazeera to continue to transmit from Israel.Al-Jazeera comes under hacker attackPan-Arab satellite network says it is combating a large-scale cyber attack on its media platform. Jordan downgrades ties with QatarJordan follows other Middle East countries, reduces diplomatic representation with Qatar and revokes Al-Jazeera's license. Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?Saudi Arabia continues blocking Qatari news site, slams refusal to isolate Iran; Iran warns Saudi Arabian government 'will be annihilated.' Several Arab countries block Al-Jazeera websiteWebsite of Qatari-owned television network blocked in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt. Navy begins takeover of women's flotilla to GazaThe Israeli Navy began Wednesday to prepare its takeover of women's flotilla which is attempting to break what it terms the "siege" of Gaza. Egypt Summons UK AmbassadorEgypt's Foreign Ministry summons British ambassador to protest comments he made after a judge sentenced three journalists to prison.Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Reporters to PrisonEgyptian court sends three Al-Jazeera reporters to prison for broadcasting false news. Washington calls for ruling to be overturned. Hamas Video Sheds Light on Soldier's AbductionIn new video, Hamas claims Israel picked up the body of a terrorist, thinking it was abducted soldier Hadar Goldin. Report: Israel Launched Airstrikes in SyriaHours after IDF soldiers eliminate a terror cell in the Golan, reports emerge of IAF airstrikes in Syria. Bennett: Iran are 'Liars'Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett notes the notion of Iran talks succeeding is 'ridiculous' in Al-Jazeera interview. 'I'm Still Egypt's President', Insists MorsiFormer Egyptian president charged with leaking documents to Qatar, declares he doesn't recognize the court's authority. Egypt Court Releases 2 Al-Jazeera JournalistsEgyptian court orders the release of Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed pending retrial. Canada Hopes Egypt will Free Journalist SoonCanada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says he is hopeful Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy will be released soon. Saudi Prince to Compete with Al-JazeeraBillionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal launches new pan-Arab satellite news channel aimed at challenging other networks.Egypt Releases Al-Jazeera ReporterAustralian Peter Greste, a reporter for Al-Jazeera, released from Egyptian prison after more than a year behind bars.Egypt Orders Retrial for Al-Jazeera ReportersEgypt's top court orders retrial of three Al-Jazeera reporters who were accused of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood. Al-Jazeera Shuts Down Egypt ChannelQatari-owned Al-Jazeera news network shuts down its Egypt channel, quieting a major source of tension between the two countries. Al Jazeera Shows Attack Tunnel 'Ready for Action''The resistance is ready,' a terrorists tells Al-Jazeera - with missiles and weapons caches behind him. Liberman Pushes to Ban Al-Jazeera from IsraelForeign Minister lashes out at broadcasting network's ties with Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas; says it has 'no semblance of reliability.' Accusations Fly After Report Says UAE Supports IDFAl-Jazeera claimed UAE supports Operation Protective Edge, prompting a fiery response from Abu Dhabi.Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Journalists to JailEgyptian court sentences three Al-Jazeera journalists to jail terms from seven to 10 years. World condemns the verdict. Al-Jazeera Host with Rare Praise for IsraelSurprising praise for IDF on pan-Arab TV: why can’t the Syrian army learn from Israel? Egypt: Al-Jazeera Journalists ArrestedCorrespondents arrested on charges of meeting with the islamists; move signals a further breakdown in freedom of the press. Al-Jazeera Fires Reporter for Doubting Arafat CaseKen Silverstein, one of the original authors of the network's coverage of Swiss investigation, reportedly fired after citing media bias.Al-Jazeera Plans British, French News ChannelsThe Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television network announced Monday that it is preparing to launch a news channel in Britain. Al-Jazeera Journalist Killed by Syrian SniperSniper kills an Al-Jazeera reporter in southern Syria, the second such shooting of a journalist in two days. Arafat's Widow Questioned in 'Poisoning' SagaIn the ongoing saga of the circumstances of the death of Yasser Arafat, French investigators have questioned his widow. Watchdog Tied to White House Linked to Al-JazeeraMedia Matters for America, the left-leaning media watchdog that has come under fire for its anti-Semitic rhetoric, has links to Al-Jazeera. Hamas Furious Over Lackluster Al-Jazeera CoverageHamas is angry that al-Jazeera does not consider them the most important news of the day, and claims it favors Israel! |
