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Qatar’s former emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed Qatar into a global power through LNG expansion and constitutional reforms, died at 74 and was buried in Lusail Cemetery after a simple funeral in Doha; his 1995–2013 reign established Al Jazeera and left a lasting legacy as his son Tamim succeeded him in 2013.
The late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani transformed Qatar from a tiny Gulf state into a regional influencer by investing in education, health, research, sports, and energy; forging Al Jazeera into a dominant media platform; and deploying patient diplomacy across Lebanon, Darfur, Hamas–Fatah, Yemen, and Somalia while hosting U.S. forces at Al Udeid and backing Gaza reconstruction, laying the groundwork for Qatar’s enduring soft power before stepping down in 2013.
Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who seized power in 1995 and modernized the Gulf state—from building LNG wealth and founding Al Jazeera to winning the 2022 World Cup—died at 74; he abdicated in 2013 to ensure a smooth succession.
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, steered rapid economic growth via LNG, launched Al Jazeera and the Qatar Foundation, introduced a permanent constitution and the Qatar National Vision 2030, expanded press freedom, and boosted Qatar’s regional and global influence through diplomacy and hosting international events, before passing power to his son in 2013 and dying at 74.
Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive killed Ahmed Wishah, a 25-year-old Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman, after his brother Mohammed was killed earlier; since Oct 2023, Israel has killed over 260 journalists in Gaza, highlighting impunity and uneven Western media outrage. The discussion links the deaths to expanding tactics such as earth berms and the “yellow line,” and draws parallels with Lebanon where journalists have faced similar attacks, underscoring the gap between ceasefire rhetoric and ongoing civilian harm and barriers to media access.
IDF claims Ahmed Wishah, the Al Jazeera cameraman mourned by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a Gaza strike, was a Hamas sniper, releasing footage and a purported Hamas military ID to back the claim. Al Jazeera denied the allegation, calling it a smear campaign, while noting Wishah was killed in the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict. The piece highlights the War coverage dynamic and the broader tensions around journalists in the region.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two young sisters and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, as violence continues despite a ceasefire, with Gaza’s health authorities reporting more than 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict intensified.
An Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman, Ahmed Washah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home in central Gaza’s Bureij camp, less than three months after his brother Mohammed Washah, also an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed in a separate strike. Israel’s IDF said Ahmed was a Hamas sniper operative, a claim Al Jazeera and CPJ contested. The ceasefire remains fragile, with ongoing strikes and more than 1,000 Palestinians dead since the truce began, marking the continued toll on journalists and civilians alike.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, who Al Jazeera says was targeted; the IDF accuses Wishah of Hamas ties. Two others died in a Bureij refugee camp strike, and four family members were killed in a Sabra neighborhood strike. Gaza’s health ministry cites high casualties since the ceasefire began last October, while aid groups warn civilians remain in dire need as fighting and reported ceasefire violations continue.
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp. Al Jazeera condemned the “deliberate” attack and said Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera staffer killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. Israel had alleged Wishah was Hamas-linked, a claim Al Jazeera called baseless, while CPJ has criticized similar accusations against journalists amid ongoing Gaza casualties.
Al Jazeera highlights a potential farewell for a cohort of aging superstars at the 2026 World Cup, including Ronaldo, Messi, Modric, Neymar, Neuer, Salah, De Bruyne, van Dijk, Mane and Ochoa, noting age and injuries as they head to a North American tournament that could be their last sprint on football’s biggest stage.
RSF condemned Israel for the kidnapping of three journalists—Al Jazeera's Hafed Mribah and Mahmut Yavuz, and Zeteo's Alex Colston—on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla intercepted in international waters; Al Jazeera urged protection of journalists and the international community to uphold press freedom as detainees were held and transported to Greece, amid ongoing concerns over abuses and international law.
The IDF says it killed Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a Hamas figure tied to rocket and weapons production, who allegedly used an Al Jazeera journalist identity as cover to plan attacks in Gaza. Washah had been involved in drones and weapons development and arms transfers; the strike aimed to minimize civilian harm, with southern Gaza forces continuing to counter immediate threats.
An Israeli drone strike killed Mohammed Wishah, Al Jazeera Mubasher's Gaza correspondent, as his car was hit on al-Rashid Street west of Gaza City. Al Jazeera condemned the killing as a deliberate act and the Gaza Government Media Office accused Israel of systematic targeting of journalists, while the broader Gaza toll remains in the tens of thousands killed and many more injured amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
Jamil Azar, a pioneering journalist and longtime anchor at Al Jazeera, known for his integrity and influence in Arab media, has passed away at age 89. He played a significant role in shaping the network and mentoring generations of journalists, leaving a lasting legacy in journalism and media.