WATCH: Al Jazeera – The Power Behind the Propaganda

An Al-Jazeera employee in Qatar. (AP/Kamran Jebreili, File) (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

Qatar’s state-funded media giant, Al Jazeera, has been banned in over 30 countries, accused of acting as a slick propaganda machine that masks the nation’s ties to terrorist organizations while influencing global narratives.

From the Arab League to Israel, governments cite its role in political interference, biased reporting, and even aiding extremist groups, raising questions about how deeply state-controlled media can shape public opinion under the guise of journalism.

As Qatar’s media influence grows unchecked, the line between free speech and geopolitical manipulation is becoming dangerously blurred.