Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 12:03pm on 26 Oct 2023,Thursday International
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Qatar to reduce the intensity of Al Jazeera's coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking to American Jewish community leaders, Blinken highlighted concerns about the news outlet's alleged anti-Israel incitement, emphasizing the need for a change in Qatar's public stance toward Hamas. While Israel's communications minister accuses Al Jazeera of promoting pro-Hamas propaganda, the Biden administration, reliant on Qatar's mediation with Hamas, faces delicate diplomacy. This request comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with ongoing discussions about potential actions against Al Jazeera's office in Israel.
