The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-jazeera/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Al Jazeera | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/al-jazeera/ 32 32 Canada’s main progressive party taps anti-Zionist Jewish ex-journalist as new leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadas-main-progressive-party-taps-anti-zionist-jewish-ex-journalist-as-new-leader/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791331 Avi Lewis, a former Al Jazeera reporter, accuses Israel of genocide as he takes helm of New Democratic Party; has said he seeks to 'unlearn' the 'Zionist myths' he was raised with

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]]> Knesset extends authorities’ power to ban broadcasts deemed harmful to security https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-extends-authorities-power-to-ban-broadcasts-deemed-harmful-to-security/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:34:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718291 Law, now in effect until 2027, enables shuttering of outlets, seizure of equipment, and blocking of satellite transmissions in Israel and the West Bank

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]]> Bill to make ‘Al Jazeera Law’ permanent passes first Knesset reading https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-to-make-al-jazeera-law-permanent-passes-first-knesst-reading/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:46:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685514 Likud MK's proposal would enshrine temporary measure that gave government the power to shut down foreign media outlets, while allowing it to do so without judicial oversight

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]]> New York Jewish man files $1 million libel suit against Al Jazeera https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-jewish-man-files-1-million-libel-suit-against-al-jazeera/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:36:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3631160 Abraham Hamra says Qatar-based media network falsely reported that he had been paid by the Israeli government to visit aid sites in Gaza

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]]> 28 countries, including UK and Canada, call on Israel to let journalists into Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/28-countries-including-uk-and-canada-call-on-israel-to-let-journalists-into-gaza/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:42:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625509 Israel has blocked foreign and Israeli reporters from entering Strip since start of 22-month-old war except on brief, military-escorted tours, saying it can't ensure their safety

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]]> IDF source: Some of the journalists killed with Al Jazeera’s Sharif were also terror operatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-source-some-of-the-journalists-killed-with-al-jazeeras-sharif-were-also-terror-operatives/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:09:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3619539&preview=true&preview_id=3619539 In response to ToI query, army defends strike, says 'many' steps taken to mitigate civilian harm; source doesn't specify which of other 5 fatalities were 'incriminated terrorists'

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug. 12: Day 676 – IDF lays out projected timeline for capture of Gaza City https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-12-day-676-idf-lays-out-projected-timeline-for-capture-of-gaza-city/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:27:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3618593&preview=true&preview_id=3618593 Military reporter Emanuel Fabian reports on IDF claims that a prominent Al Jazeera journalist was on the Hamas payroll and scathing rebuttal of starvation deaths, plus a West Bank update

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]]> Amid global outcry, IDF says Al Jazeera reporter it killed was receiving Hamas salary https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-global-outcry-idf-says-al-jazeera-reporter-it-killed-was-receiving-hamas-salary/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:01:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3618304&preview=true&preview_id=3618304 IDF mum on affiliation of five other journalists killed with Anas al-Sharif; top EU diplomat calls on Israel to provide clear evidence of Sharif's ties to Hamas

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]]> International outcry after Israel kills Al Jazeera reporter it says was Hamas terrorist https://www.timesofisrael.com/international-outcry-after-israel-kills-al-jazeera-reporter-it-says-was-hamas-member/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:54:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617648 UK says Israel must allow reporters to safely work; press groups express outrage over killing of Anas al-Sharif, dismiss IDF's claim, say Israel deliberately targeting journalists

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]]> IDF strike on Gaza City kills Al Jazeera reporter accused of being a Hamas cell leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strike-on-gaza-city-kills-al-jazeera-reporter-accused-of-being-a-hamas-cell-leader/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:00:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617339 4 more journalists and 2 others said killed in strike targeting Anas al-Sharif, who posted on X minutes before his death; groups pan Israel; pro-Israel activists note Sharif backed Oct. 7

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]]> Top news agencies urge Israel to let foreign press into Gaza, say reporters starving https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-news-agencies-urge-israel-to-let-foreign-press-into-gaza-say-reporters-starving/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3605357 Media groups call for 'adequate food supplies' to reach their employees as international organizations warn of growing hunger in Strip

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]]> High Court judges query state over efficacy of law banning Al Jazeera https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-judges-query-state-over-efficacy-of-law-banning-al-jazeera/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:29:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3597340 Civil rights group and Qatari outlet argue law is unconstitutional; justices suggest its provisions are too vague, one touts 'factual' lower court finding that Al Jazeera is involved in terror

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]]> More than just a plane: Gift to Trump highlights Qatar’s multi-billion US influence campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-than-just-a-plane-gift-to-trump-highlights-qatars-multi-billion-us-influence-campaign/ Thu, 15 May 2025 14:07:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3549719 Tiny Gulf state is largest foreign funder of American universities, contributed over $6b in last 15 years, employs dozens of DC lobbying firms, has cultivated ties with Trump's inner circle for years

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]]> Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority has allowed it to resume work in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/al-jazeera-says-palestinian-authority-has-allowed-it-to-resume-work-in-west-bank/ Mon, 12 May 2025 23:44:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3547612 Qatari network was banned by PA from broadcasting in the territory following 'misinformation' and 'incitement' in its coverage of Ramallah's crackdown on terror groups

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]]> Documentary claims to ID soldier behind 2022 killing of Al Jazeera journalist Abu Akleh https://www.timesofisrael.com/documentary-claims-to-id-soldier-behind-2022-killing-of-al-jazeera-journalist-abu-akleh/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:15:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544623 In 'Who Killed Shireen,' two unnamed soldiers from Duvdevan unit say Cpt. Alon Scagio shot Abu Akleh during riots in Jenin; Scagio was killed by roadside bomb last year

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