Al-Jazeera is argued to be more of a political tool than a true news agency. It is seen as helping Qatar gain trust in the US and Arab world by promoting freedom of expression, while covering up Qatar's ties to Israel and support of US policies. Additionally, it is said to have contributed to the rise of Al Qaeda by broadcasting Bin Laden interviews and updates, and encouraged more violence during its controversial coverage of the Iraq war. Further biases are alleged in its coverage of conflicts in the Arab world for psychological impacts, and in favoring Qatar's interests over other countries like Algeria. A debate show on the channel is also criticized as opening issues that cause more problems than solutions.