Autor: Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera Arabic, launched in 1996, was the first independent news channel in the Arab world dedicated to providing comprehensive news, and live debate. It challenged established narratives and gave a global audience an alternative voice: one that put the human being back at the center of the news agenda and quickly made it one of the world’s most influential news networks. Since then, it has added new channels and services whilst maintaining its independent, pioneering spirit.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa calls for unity after his ANC loses majority

(Aljazeera): South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the country’s political parties to work together for the good of the country as final results from last week’s election confirmed his African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time.

Israel says war on Gaza likely to last another seven months

Gaza (Aljazeera): Israel’s national security adviser says the continuing war on Gaza is likely to last through the end of the year.

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro orders opening of embassy in West Bank’s Ramallah

Bogota (Aljazeera): Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of an embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo told journalists.

The State of Palestine is recognized by 143 countries around the world. Norway, Spain and Ireland will join the list

Beirut (Aljazeera): Norway, Ireland and Spain have announced they will formally recognize Palestine as a state. Wednesday’s announcement has prompted Israel to immediately recall its envoys to Ireland and Norway for “urgent consultations”.

‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange

Melbourne, Australia (Al Jazeera): At home in Australia, Julian Assange’s family and friends are preparing for his possible extradition to the United States, ahead of what could be his final hearing in the United Kingdom on Monday.

What is Trident, the US floating pier off Gaza? Will it work?

(Al Jazeera): A $320m floating pier built for delivering aid has been attached to Gaza’s shore and began being used to deliver aid on Friday, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) says.

Gaza’s mass graves: Is the truth being uncovered?

(Al Jazeera): Calls for an independent inquiry are mounting as more burial sites are found across Gaza, but experts say bringing the truth to light will take time.

Palestinian journalist wins award for Gaza war coverage and dedicates it to protesters around the world

Doha (Aljazeera): Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and AJ+ have won a Peabody Award for coverage of the devastating impact Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has had on Palestinians in the besieged enclave.

Mainstream media joined US power elites in demonizing pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses

Chicago (Aljazeera): A great, novel experiment in political physics is under way in the United States, as the unstoppable moral force of youth-led protests against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza runs into the immovable object of the American power elite’s support for it.

Freedom of the Press: Al Jazeera condemns closure of its offices in Israel

Jerusalem (Al Jazeera): Al Jazeera Media Network has condemned the Israeli government’s decision to close its operations in Israel as a “criminal act” and warned that the country’s suppression of the free press “stands in contravention of international and humanitarian law”.