Arab Source Claims Qatar Used Media to Boost Arab Parties in Israeli Elections
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
An Arab media figure claims Qatar used its media outlets to promote Arab parties in Israel's elections, even directing coverage to highlight their achievements. Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim and Balad's former chairman Azmi Bishara were reportedly involved. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia allegedly led efforts among Arab nations to unify Arab parties before the elections to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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- Qatar allegedly used its media to promote Arab parties in Israeli elections, a source told Kan News.
- Former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim praised Arab parties' success and MK Ahmad Tibi visited Doha.
- Azmi Bishara, a key figure in Doha, reportedly managed Qatari media promoting Arab parties.
- Saudi Arabia reportedly led Arab nations' efforts to unify the Joint List to unseat PM Netanyahu.
- Jordan and the Palestinian Authority were also involved in Saudi-led unification talks.
A media figure from an Arab country, familiar with the matter, told Kan News that Qatar attempted to promote Arab parties in Israel through its affiliated media outlets. The source stated that media aligned with Qatar received directives to emphasize the achievements of Arab parties. Qatar's former Prime Minister, Hamad bin Jassim, was also involved, praising the success of Arab parties and specifically the actions of Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi, who visited Doha shortly before the elections and appeared on Al Jazeera. Despite Qatar's official denials of election interference, the country is reportedly pleased with the voter turnout and the success of Arab parties. Azmi Bishara, former chairman of Balad and a key figure residing in Doha, who is close to the Emir of Qatar and manages several Qatari media outlets, is also mentioned as being part of this effort.
Separately, Kan News revealed that Arab nations, led by Saudi Arabia, worked to unify the Joint List before the elections with the aim of ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Saudi Arabia reportedly held discussions with other Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan and the Palestinian Authority, to coordinate efforts for the success of this unification move.
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