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Al Mayadeen is an independent Arab satellite news channel and media network launched in June 2012, based in Beirut, Lebanon, and known for its coverage of Middle Eastern politics from a "resistance" perspective.

It operates as a 24-hour channel, website, and app in Arabic, English, and Spanish, frequently providing alternative narratives to Western and Gulf-backed media.  Al Mayadeen English +3

Key Aspects of Al Mayadeen:

Establishment: Founded by prominent journalist Ghassan bin Jiddo, a former Al Jazeera bureau chief, along with other staffers who left the network due to coverage disputes regarding the Syrian civil war.

Political Orientation: The network defines itself as providing a voice for the "global progressive community," focusing on Arab unity and supporting the Palestinian cause.

Affiliations: It is widely considered to be aligned with the "Axis of Resistance," which includes Iran, Syria, and Hezbollah.

Coverage: It has positioned itself as a major source of information on the war in Gaza, Palestinian affairs, and regional conflicts, often reporting from a pro-resistance viewpoint.

Regional Influence: Despite being relatively new, it has established itself as an influential Arab network with correspondents worldwide, offering an alternative to mainstream Arab media like Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya.

Digital Presence: It has an English-language website https://english.almayadeen.net/ and apps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.

Mayadeen to deliver global news and viewpoints.  
It is often contrasted with larger Arab stations, with some commentators identifying its backing as being aligned with Iranian or Syrian interests, which the network has navigated throughout its operations, often emphasizing its editorial independence from Western influence.