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Al Jazeera and the information war

Reporters on the challenges of getting access to Gaza and how their stories are received across the region.

The Israel-Gaza war continues to raise pressing questions about how the media covers the conflict, including media blackouts and the challenges reporters face in getting access to Gaza. One of the most important regional broadcasters is Al Jazeera. It’s owned by the Qatari state and has TV and digital output in English and Arabic. It’s one of the oldest regional news broadcasters and has a substantial presence in Gaza. We consider its influence.

Guests: Achiya Schatz, Executive Director, FakeReporter; Shaina Oppenheimer. Journalist, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Monitoring; Philip Seib, Professor Emeritus, School of Journalism and Public Diplomacy, University of Southern California; Bel Trew, International Correspondent, The Independent; Ismaeel Naar, Arab Affairs Editor, The National

Presenter: Ros Atkins
Producer: Simon Richardson

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28 minutes

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Wed 1 Nov 2023 21:30

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  • Wed 1 Nov 2023 16:30
  • Wed 1 Nov 2023 21:30

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