Al Jazeera · February 2026

• Epstein as a 'bomb' or 'scandal' that exposes Western/elite corruption
• Epstein's ties used to indict powerful figures (Prince Andrew, Mandelson, Clinton, Summers)
• Epstein framed as a symbol of moral failure of Western/Israeli establishments
• Arabic headlines often use sensational or conspiratorial framing ('secret storage units', 'bomb')

The outlet does not celebrate Epstein himself; it treats him as a negative figure (a criminal, a scandal). However, the coverage consistently uses his case to attack Western elites, Israel, and the US/UK establishments, which aligns with Al Jazeera's editorial line. The stance toward Epstein as an entity is neutral-to-negative (he is a tool for critique), but the outlet amplifies his revelations and treats his story as credible and important, giving it sustained attention. The score is +1 because the outlet treats the Epstein narrative as authoritative and uses it to delegitimize other targets, not because it praises Epstein.

• Quotes Iranian officials as authoritative sources
• Uses respectful titles and framing for leaders
• Foregrounds Iranian diplomatic and defensive actions
• Provides explanatory profiles that humanize key figures

Some headlines report US/Israeli claims neutrally, but the outlet consistently treats Iranian officials as credible actors and amplifies their statements without distancing language.

• foregrounds Epstein scandal as existential threat to UK government
• uses dramatic verbs like 'rocks', 'threatens', 'blow' to frame instability
• highlights arrests and resignations of UK officials
• quotes opposition figures and critics without balancing government perspective

The entity is the country GB, not a specific leader; coverage focuses on political turmoil and scandal, treating the UK government as embattled and delegitimised, but does not extend to the nation as a whole. Stance reflects negative framing of the UK political establishment, not the country itself.

• foregrounds Palestinian casualties and humanitarian crisis
• quotes Hamas officials as legitimate political actors
• uses terms like 'occupation', 'annexation', 'war crimes' for Israeli actions
• highlights Palestinian resilience and cultural life under siege

The outlet's stance is clearly sympathetic to the Palestinian side (including Hamas as a political entity) and critical of Israel, but the entity is 'PS' (Palestine/State of Palestine) rather than a specific faction; coverage treats Palestinian civilians and their suffering as the primary focus, with Hamas quoted as a representative voice.

• highlights US scandals and failures (Epstein, FortiGate, war costs)
• uses distancing or critical framing of Trump administration actions
• quotes US officials but often with skeptical or negative context
• foregrounds US-Israel alignment and aggressive posture toward Iran

The outlet frequently quotes US officials and reports on US actions, but the editorial selection emphasizes scandals, costs of wars, and critical assessments from other media (NYT, Bloomberg). The stance is skeptical of US governance and foreign policy, not outright hostile, as some headlines are neutral factual reports.

• foregrounds Palestinian casualties and Israeli actions as oppressive
• uses negative framing of Israeli leaders (e.g., 'liar', 'stabs soldiers in the back')
• highlights Israeli military failures and diplomatic isolation
• employs terms like 'رذالة' (villainy) and 'بنك أهداف' (bank of targets) to describe Israeli conduct

The entity is 'IL' (Israel) as a country, not a specific leader; coverage consistently portrays Israel negatively through selection of stories about casualties, internal criticism, and accusations of bad faith, with no balancing positive or neutral framing.

• questions Trump's motives and decisions
• highlights opposition and legal challenges
• uses distancing framing in Arabic headlines
• reports negative consequences of Trump's actions

Some headlines report Trump's statements neutrally (e.g., #8, #20) or quote him authoritatively (#14), but the overall selection emphasizes criticism, legal setbacks, and negative framing (e.g., 'ترميم أناه الجريحة' in #15, 'أخطر رئيس' in #18). The outlet does not consistently delegitimize Trump but maintains a skeptical distance.

• quoting critics and opponents of Netanyahu
• using distancing verbs like 'claims'
• highlighting scandals and internal dissent
• framing Netanyahu as a source of conflict

Some headlines neutrally report Netanyahu's statements or meetings, but the overall selection heavily features criticism from Israeli and international sources, and the outlet's own framing (e.g., 'claims') distances from his assertions. The entity's quoted content is often aggressive toward others, but the outlet's treatment of him is consistently skeptical.

• quotes Ukrainian officials as authoritative voices
• frames Ukraine as victim of Russian aggression
• uses neutral or supportive language for Ukrainian actions
• highlights Ukrainian resistance and diplomatic efforts

Headlines are primarily factual or quote Ukrainian officials positively; some Arabic headlines are more neutral or focus on external actors (Trump, Hungary). No explicit hostility toward Ukraine, but also no overt celebration. Stance is mildly positive due to consistent framing of Ukraine as legitimate actor under attack.

• Quotes Putin with distancing verbs like 'warns' and 'says'
• Highlights negative events linked to Russia (Navalny poisoning, Epstein files, policeman killed)
• Includes critical assessments from Western officials (Kuleba, Zelenskyy, Rubio)
• Occasional neutral or factual reporting on diplomatic talks

Several headlines are neutral or factual (e.g., #8, #19), and some quote Russian officials without overt editorializing (#7, #16). However, the overall selection emphasizes Russia's failures, controversies, and Western criticism, suggesting a skeptical stance toward the entity (Russia).