Al-Manar
Hezbollah-affiliated television channel based in Beirut.
Last refreshed: 9 April 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
How does Hezbollah's TV channel shape the narrative?
Timeline for Al-Manar
Mentioned in: Israel kills 254 in largest Lebanon operation
Iran Conflict 2026Mentioned in: One month in: three death counts diverge
Iran Conflict 2026Mentioned in: Hezbollah fires 600 projectiles in a day
Iran Conflict 2026- What is Al-Manar TV?
- Hezbollah's television channel broadcasting from Beirut since 1991.Source: background
- Why is Al-Manar banned in the US?
- Designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity by the US Treasury in 2006.Source: background
- Is Al-Manar still broadcasting during the 2026 war?
- Yes, it continues to broadcast Hezbollah operational claims and leadership statements.Source: background
Background
Al-Manar is the principal media outlet of Hezbollah, broadcasting from the Dahiyeh district of southern Beirut. Founded in 1991, it operates as both a satellite television channel and a digital news platform, reaching audiences across the Arab world and diaspora communities in Europe and the Americas.
The channel functions as Hezbollah's primary communications instrument during military operations. During the 2006 Lebanon War, Israeli strikes targeted Al-Manar's broadcast facilities but failed to take it off air permanently. The United States designated Al-Manar as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity in 2006, and several European countries have restricted its broadcasts.
In the 2026 conflict, Al-Manar has served as the primary source for Hezbollah's operational claims, including rocket attacks on northern Israeli settlements and statements from the group's leadership regarding Ceasefire inclusion.
