{"id":7470,"date":"2026-01-04T14:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7470"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:56:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T14:56:48","slug":"longtime-al-jazeera-anchor-and-journalist-jamil-azar-passes-away-al-jazeera-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=7470","title":{"rendered":"Longtime Al Jazeera anchor and journalist Jamil Azar passes away | Al Jazeera News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Jamil Azar, 89, was the author of Al Jazeera\u2019s motto, \u2018The opinion and the other opinion\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"byline byline--single-avatar\">\n<div class=\"avatars-container\">\n<div class=\"responsive-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2017-06-08T131939Z_1189275883_RC11B0FE7F20_RTRMADP_3_GULF-QATAR-JAZEERA-1714943623.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;quality=80 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 96px) 96px, 96px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 4 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">4 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Longtime Al Jazeera Arabic anchor and journalist Jamil Azar, a pioneer of the network since its establishment three decades ago, has passed away.<\/p>\n<p>Director-General Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani lauded Azar, 89, in a statement on Sunday as a \u201cdistinguished linguist\u201d and the author of the network\u2019s motto, \u201cThe opinion and the other opinion\u201d.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>\u201cJamil Azar leaves behind a remarkable and lasting media legacy, a reputation defined by integrity and excellence, and a deep influence on generations of journalists who learned from him at Al Jazeera and other institutions where he served and helped shape professional standards,\u201d Sheikh Nasser said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was, in every sense, a living school of journalism and a trusted reference in editorial practice, the Arabic language, television presentation, and newsroom leadership. Always generous with his guidance and advice, he was known for his humility and openness, and remained steadfastly loyal to Al Jazeera, deeply committed to its values, standing and reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With Azar\u2019s passing, Sheikh Nasser emphasised, Arab media \u201closes one of its most respected figures and Al Jazeera bids farewell to one of its brightest and most influential stars\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Born in the town of al-Husn in Irbid, Jordan, in 1937, Azar began his career in journalism at the BBC\u2019s Arabic Service, where he worked between 1965 and 1996 as a news translator and presenter.<\/p>\n<p>During his time at the BBC, Azar held different positions, including producing programmes such as Politics Between the Questioner and the Respondent and Arab Affairs in the British Press.<\/p>\n<p>In 1996, Azar joined Al Jazeera at its launch on July 30, playing a key role in the network\u2019s early years as a news anchor and presenter, hosting the programme <em>The Week in the News<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The Jordanian journalist stepped down from the network in 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jamil Azar, 89, was the author of Al Jazeera\u2019s motto, \u2018The opinion and the other opinion\u2019. 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