This piece by @KaviChek, which dismisses credible allegations linking Al Jazeera journalists to terrorist groups, is a masterclass in journalistic malpractice.
Astonishing that @katiekings approved this highly unprofessional piece. Here are some of its major flaws 🧵
1. The article omits that the author wasn't just "previously a documentary producer" for Al Jazeera, but that she spent a whopping 16 years with the Qatari government-run network—virtually her entire career.
How is this conflict of interest overlooked or not stated outright?
2. The author overlooks that, aside from the IDF's evidence, open-source information shows Hossam Shabat—whom she defends against IDF claims of being a Hamas sniper—is connected to Hamas and has spread disinformation on its behalf.
🚨 Breaking: House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith calls on six state AG's to investigate terror-linked nonprofits and consider revoking their charitable status.
1. Washington: The Palestine Chronicle, which employed a Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages in his Gaza home
2. New York State: WESPAC and The People’s Forum
3. State of Virginia: Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation and Americans Muslims for Palestine
🧵Meet Ashraf al-Sarraj, a so-called "journalist" for Al Jazeera, who was confirmed by the IDF earlier today as a member of Islamic Jihad's Bureij Battalion.
As usual, the evidence provided by the IDF can be corroborated with ample open-source info. Let's dive in:
On October 7th, 2023, Sarraj posted this 13-minute video. You can use AI to translate and subtitle it if you wish.
Spoiler alert: it's basically just him jumping for joy about the massacre.
Here he is with deceased senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri. Sarraj writes: "Our pride fills the West Bank and its alleys because of what you do and the bravery you show."