Al Jadeed’s “Mini Mafia” Show Stirs Controversy and Gets Taken Off Air

Lebanese TV station Al Jadeed is facing intense backlash after airing the first episode of its controversial show, Mini Mafia, which featured Lebanese children engaging in a sectarian debate. The conversation became particularly heated when the show’s host, Carine Salameh, asked the children who they believed should be elected as Lebanon’s next president.

The episode quickly sparked outrage across social media platforms. Many condemned the show for exploiting the 12-year-old children, accusing the channel of promoting hatred and bigotry. Viewers expressed concern that such content could normalize divisive rhetoric and deepen the country’s social fabric.

In response to the backlash, Al Jadeed removed the episode from its platforms and issued a public apology. The channel clarified that the purpose of the show was to “showcase the talents of Lebanese youth”—though we saw none of that.

Here are some of the reactions to the show:

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