Israeli military rescue operation and Al Jazeera controversy
Israeli military rescues hostages in joint operation, one police officer killed, Palestine Chronicle contributor among 210 killed in Nuseirat massacre, Hamas operative held hostages, Al Jazeera denies connection to Aljamal, Israeli government shuts down Al Jazeera, CIA documents link Al-Qaeda praising Al Jazeera, congressman calls for scrutiny of Al Jazeera's broadcasts
Key Points
- Israeli military, ISA, and police conducted joint operation to rescue hostages
- Abdallah Aljamal, a Hamas operative, held hostages in his family home
- Al Jazeera denies connection to Aljamal despite listing him as a reporter
- Israeli government shuts down Al Jazeera for alleged pro-terror propaganda
- CIA documents show Al-Qaeda praising Al Jazeera as a potential ally
- Congressman calls for scrutiny of Al Jazeera's anti-American broadcasts
Pros
- Successful rescue of hostages by Israeli military
- Exposure of Hamas operative holding hostages
Cons
- Loss of one Israeli police officer in the operation
- Death of Abdallah Aljamal and his family in the raid