Framing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of Al-Jazeera Arabic and CNN International

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10.2991/978-2-38476-438-9_20How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Comparative Media; Entman’s Framing; Israeli-Palestine Conflict

Abstract

This study examines the framing of the Israel-Palestine conflict by Al Jazeera Arabic and CNN International through corpus analysis using AntConc. The research aims to identify differences in word choices, themes, and perspectives between the two media outlets. Articles reporting on the conflict were collected from both news sources, converted into TXT format, and given different names based on the media’s name and the report’s date. The data was analyzed using Antconc corpus for word frequency by using several keywords related to conflict and potentially showing partiality. For example, the frequency feature on AntConc shows that Al Jazeera Arabic uses the word القَصْفُ (al-qasfu) or Bombing which appears 2.2%, being the word with the most occurrences after the words Israel and Palestine. This word shows that Al Jazeera is trying to frame Palestine as a victim of the ongoing conflict. Key findings reveal distinct framing differences: Al Jazeera Arabic frequently uses words related to occupation, resistance, and civilian suffering, framing Israel as the occupier and Palestinians as heroic resistors. Conversely, CNN International focuses on the conflict and key actors, using terms such as “conflict,” “Hamas,” and “Israel,” with a balanced depiction of actions from both sides. This research underscores how geopolitical context and editorial policies shape media framing, influencing public perception of conflict. These insights are crucial for media consumers and researchers in understanding and critically assessing international news coverage.

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AU  - Nur Afifah Hamzah
AU  - Aprillia Firmonasari
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/07/28
TI  - Framing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of Al-Jazeera Arabic and CNN International
BT  - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 224
EP  - 232
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-438-9_20
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