Moataz Khalil

By Moataz Khalil AI generated image As the confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensified in early 2026, attention across the region focused not only on military escalation and diplomatic maneuvering, but also on the role of media in shaping the conflict itself. At the center of this discussion once again stood Al Jazeera, Qatar’s flagship news network, whose coverage during the crisis has renewed long-standing questions about the relationship between journalism, state...

By: Moataz Khalil AI generated photo of al-Hayya Reports from Gaza indicate that Hamas has chosen Khalil al-Hayya (Abu Osama) as its new leader following the death of Yahya Sinwar, defeating his main rival Khaled Mashaal in an internal struggle that reflected competing visions for the movement’s future. The appointment signals continuity rather than change - Hamas seeking to look pragmatic while appointing a real hardliner. While Mashaal has long represented Hamas’s external leadership and...