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Al Jazeera Media Institute Organizes Seminar on War Coverage Challenges for Journalists in Gaza and Sudan

Al Jazeera Media Institute Organizes Seminar on War Coverage Challenges for Journalists in Gaza and Sudan

The Al Jazeera Media Institute is organizing a webinar titled 'Covering wars, field experiences from Gaza and Sudan' on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The seminar will feature field correspondents Rami Abu Naima from Al Jazeera in Gaza, Mohammed Abu Qamar, a reporter from Gaza, and Mekdad Hassan, a journalist from Sudan. They will share their experiences covering wars and conflicts, focusing on the professional and security challenges journalists encounter in high-risk environments. The event aims to provide insights into practical field coverage, discuss best practices for ensuring journalist safety, and emphasize adherence to professionalism and objectivity during war and crisis reporting. This initiative follows current global events in various conflict zones and addresses the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists.
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Hind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint in France Against Former Israeli Soldier for War Crimes

Hind Rajab Foundation Files Complaint in France Against Former Israeli Soldier for War Crimes

The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), in partnership with Urgence Palestine, has filed a complaint in France against former Israeli platoon commander Elitzur Gitler. The complaint, submitted under Article 40 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure by French MP Thomas Portes, alleges Gitler's involvement in operations targeting civilians and protected objects during the conflict in Gaza between November 2023 and April 2024. The investigation by HRF and Urgence Palestine documents four specific incidents where Gitler's unit, the Lahav Company of the 9th Armored Battalion, was implicated. These incidents include the attack on Rantisi Children’s Hospital in November 2023, the destruction of Bani Suheila Square in December 2023, the destruction of buildings in Hamad City in March 2024, and the demolition of Hassan al-Banna Mosque and Tiberias School in March/April 2024. Gitler is currently in France to participate in the 2026 Roundnet World Championship in Paris. HRF and Urgence Palestine are calling for an immedia...
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UC Berkeley Professor Stuart Russell Calls for Immediate Halt to AI Weapons Development

UC Berkeley Professor Stuart Russell Calls for Immediate Halt to AI Weapons Development

UC Berkeley Professor Stuart Russell, a leading expert in artificial intelligence, is urgently advocating for a ban on the development of AI weapons, particularly small, anti-personnel autonomous weapons. Russell, who co-founded the Center for Human-Compatible Artificial Intelligence and authored a foundational AI textbook, has been warning about the dangers of autonomous weapons for over a decade. He emphasizes that these weapons, if produced cheaply and at scale, could function as weapons of mass destruction, allowing a single individual to launch millions of weapons and kill millions of people. Russell notes that the technology is rapidly advancing, with evidence suggesting both Russia and Ukraine are increasingly moving towards autonomous target selection in drones due to signal-jamming issues. The U.S. and China are also actively developing AI weapons systems, while international law struggles to keep pace with these technological advancements. Israel is reportedly using multiple AI systems to identif...
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Adidas Faces Criticism Over Israeli Veteran in Disability-Inclusive Shoe Ad Amidst Gaza Amputations

Adidas Faces Criticism Over Israeli Veteran in Disability-Inclusive Shoe Ad Amidst Gaza Amputations

Adidas Faces Criticism Over Israeli Veteran in Disability-Inclusive Shoe Ad Amidst Gaza Amputations
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Pentagon from Firing Stars and Stripes Staffers Over Free Speech Claims

Federal Judge Declines to Block Pentagon from Firing Stars and Stripes Staffers Over Free Speech Claims

A federal judge has refused to block the Pentagon from firing three staff members of Stars and Stripes, the military news outlet. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, appointed by President Trump, ruled that the journalists are unlikely to prove that the Pentagon violated their First Amendment free speech rights. The lawsuit was filed by Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, and Middle East reporter Lara Korte, who claim they were illegally disciplined for speaking out about the news outlet's editorial independence. Slavin and Korte allege they were dismissed for insubordination after giving an interview to CBS News, where they objected to potential censorship by the U.S. military and discussed deteriorating conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln. Judge McFadden concluded that Slavin and Korte gave the interviews as part of their official duties as public employees, not as private citizens, and therefore their termination does not clearly offend the First Amendment. Le...
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Mexican Journalist Carmen Aristegui to Headline Ibero-American Journalism Colloquium in Texas

Mexican Journalist Carmen Aristegui to Headline Ibero-American Journalism Colloquium in Texas

Award-winning Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui is set to deliver the keynote address at the 19th Ibero-American Journalism Colloquium, organized by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas. The event will take place on September 19, 2026, at The University of Texas at Austin, following the 27th International Symposium on Journalism (ISOJ). Aristegui is recognized as one of Mexico's most influential voices, known for her investigative work into corruption and abuses of power. Her career spans over three decades in radio, television, and digital media, including founding Aristegui Noticias, an independent news platform. Her past investigations, such as the 'White House' scandal involving former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, have led to significant repercussions, including the firing of her team members and herself from previous broadcasting roles.
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CAIR-CA Criticizes Ben Shapiro's New Movie for Recycling Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Tropes

CAIR-CA Criticizes Ben Shapiro's New Movie for Recycling Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Tropes

CAIR-LA Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, in an op-ed published by Al Jazeera English, has criticized Ben Shapiro's new movie, 'Run Hide Fight: Infidels.' According to El-Kadi, the film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim and anti-Arab tropes. The op-ed suggests that these tropes are repackaged to target Palestinians, Muslims, and their allies who have voiced criticism against Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza. This critique highlights a pattern of content that allegedly perpetuates negative stereotypes against specific ethnic and religious groups, framing their criticisms of geopolitical events as inherently hostile or aligned with extremist views. The movie's title itself, 'Infidels,' is noted as contributing to this narrative.
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UAE Foundation Pledges Dh3 Million to Support Gazan Amputees

UAE Foundation Pledges Dh3 Million to Support Gazan Amputees

The Ahmed bin Zayed Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in the UAE, has pledged Dh3 million (approximately $816,750 USD) to support Palestinian amputees in Gaza. This donation will bolster the UAE's 'Step of Hope' program, which was established in June to provide assistance to civilians who have lost limbs during the conflict in Gaza. The 'Step of Hope' program is part of the broader 'Operation Gallant Knight 3,' initiated by the UAE in response to the outbreak of war in October 2023. Mohammed Al Shareef, spokesman for Operation Gallant Knight 3, highlighted the UAE's commitment to supporting those in need, noting that the UAE has contributed over $4 billion in aid to Gaza, representing 56 percent of the total global aid. This aid includes more than 130,000 tonnes of supplies and medical treatment for over 176,000 Palestinians in a field hospital in Gaza and a floating hospital in Al Arish. The 'Step of Hope' program has already fitted prosthetic limbs for 72 Palestinian amputees.
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Iran targets Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news

Iran targets Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news

Iran has fired at Kuwait as part of its retaliation for U.S. bombardments earlier this week
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Kenyan Editor Abducted and Released Amidst Rising Concerns Over Press Freedom and Government Criticism

Kenyan Editor Abducted and Released Amidst Rising Concerns Over Press Freedom and Government Criticism

Alex Kiprotich, an associate editor for The Standard newspaper in Kenya, was abducted by armed men on Tuesday night and released approximately nine hours later near Masinga Dam, over 200 kilometers from the abduction site. The Standard Group, Kiprotich's employer, suspects state involvement, citing a pattern of abductions targeting government critics and journalists. Dashcam footage from Kiprotich's vehicle reportedly shows four masked, armed men emerging from an unmarked white vehicle to carry out the abduction. This incident follows a previous attempted kidnapping of Kiprotich in June, which occurred days after President William Ruto publicly criticized The Standard Group. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya and the Kenya Editors' Guild, have condemned the abduction, calling for an independent investigation and expressing serious concerns about media freedom and the safety of journalists in Kenya. The Standard newspaper has been critical of President Ruto's government, accus...
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Former IDF Chief Eisenkot Alleges Netanyahu's Office Received October 7 Intelligence Hours Before Attack

Former IDF Chief Eisenkot Alleges Netanyahu's Office Received October 7 Intelligence Hours Before Attack

Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office received intelligence regarding unusual activity in Gaza approximately three hours before Hamas launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel. Speaking at the 'Decision Time: Democracy and Society' conference, Eisenkot clarified that the intelligence available to the IDF chief of staff and Shin Bet director was also being relayed to Netanyahu’s office. He specifically noted that Netanyahu's intelligence aide received reports from 3:30 in the morning, detailing the same information held by the chief of staff and the head of the Shin Bet. Eisenkot suggested that Prime Minister Netanyahu should investigate why this critical information did not reach him personally, implying a failure in his internal communication structure. He further criticized what he described as conspiracy theories promoted by Netanyahu’s political circle to explain the failures surrounding October 7, calling it 'profound negligence' that occ...