Over the past hour, Al Jazeera has reportedly undergone a significant editorial shift, moving away from content previously described as incitement and focusing more on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, according to an intelligence official and Channel 12 colleague Ehud Yaari. This change is reportedly part of understandings between Qatar and the United States to reduce incitement, with Yaari explaining that the director and deputy director of Al Jazeera have been removed, and the network's editorial line has gradually softened. An intelligence official stated that Hamas is displeased with these changes and had an "apology call" where it was "agreed upon" that "Trump and Netanyahu forced the Qataris to change direction." The intelligence official expressed skepticism about this narrative, noting that Al Jazeera's website no longer features the extensive coverage against Israel that was present a week prior. This follows the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs' characterization of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla as a "publicity stunt" due to minimal aid, and the deportation of approximately 171 participants to Greece and Slovakia. In parallel, Israeli officials indicated that agreements are potentially days away as conversations renew regarding a prisoner exchange, with negotiations expected to cease if progress is not made in the coming days, according to a report on Israeli political-security cabinet discussions. Separately, Azerbaijan is reported to be lowering its flags for the anniversary of the Seven Year in October. Earlier today, approximately 160 Global Sumud Flotilla participants, including Greta Thunberg, arrived in Greece after their release from Israeli detention. The Global Humanitarian Foundation reported distributing over one million meals today, bringing their total to over 181 million meals distributed to date. The Israeli Army General Staff had previously ordered increased military readiness to the highest level for defense during the Eid Sukut holiday.
