Ignoring Al Jazeera

Middle East Online by Lawrence Pintak | Apr. 3, 2008 (News Analysis)

It appears that Israel is taking a page from the George W. Bush book of public diplomacy: attempting to influence coverage by Arab media by boycotting the most influential television station in the Arab world.

In the latest news from Jerusalem, it seems the Ehud Olmert government has decided Al Jazeera favours Hamas over Israel in the Gaza conflict and will now refuse to deal with its reporters. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
3.8
 by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 1, 2008

A fair look at the role Al Jazeera plays in Arab-Israeli media politics. Though it's presented in an op-ed form, it refrains from commentary and examines the issue from a third person perspective at the right times. The tone is generally neutral and didactic, not fire-and-brimstone. This, however, is the first time I've read an article from Middle East Online. I'll be sure to check it out more often.

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