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Gaza Crisis and the Arabic Press: A Discourse Analysis

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  • Lakshmi Priya

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The Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and the Israeli military response have been widely covered in the Arabic press, reinforcing the popular narrative of a strong and aggressive Israeli state and the victimized Palestinians. The coverage underlines the wide support for Palestinians in the Arabic press. Broadly, one can divide the Arabic press into state-aligned and independent media, with the former’s coverage reflecting the opinions of the respective governments, while the latter showcases the views of non-state actors. A key trend that emerges is the strong anti-Israel sentiments prevailing in the Arab countries and the increased support for Palestinian statehood. Notably, there are serious discussions about the possibility of a two-state solution and the role Arab governments can play in convincing the two warring sides. There are some nuanced and veiled criticisms of Hamas’s actions that triggered the current spate of violence. A closer reading of select international Arabic-language media (print and online) reveals the nuanced shifts in their coverage toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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  • Lakshmi Priya, 2024. "Gaza Crisis and the Arabic Press: A Discourse Analysis," Contemporary Review of the Middle East, , vol. 11(4), pages 492-510, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:crmide:v:11:y:2024:i:4:p:492-510
    DOI: 10.1177/23477989241292150
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