Abstract
This study examines how Israeli news outlets framed the May 2021 riots in mixed cities during the Guardian of the Walls military operation against Hamas. These riots highlighted tensions between Jewish and Arab citizens, with media coverage playing a critical role in shaping public discourse. Through a critical discourse analysis of 40 news articles from three ideologically diverse outlets—Ynet, N12, and Haaretz—this research identifies six dominant themes and evaluates the framing of Jewish-Arab relations. The findings reveal significant differences in coverage: Ynet and N12 adhered more closely to peace journalism principles, emphasizing coexistence and dialogue, whereas Haaretz employed selective framing for Jewish-Arab coexistence, with lesser emphasis on peace journalism principles. By integrating text, narrative, and context, this study provides a holistic approach to analyzing media framing, addressing critiques of its inconsistent application. It underscores the media’s capacity to either perpetuate polarization or foster understanding in conflict-ridden societies. This research contributes to framing theory and highlights the practical value of peace journalism in promoting balanced reporting. The findings underscore the importance of framing in shaping the narratives surrounding intergroup conflict and provide insights for advancing constructive public discourse and coexistence through media practices.
Presenters
Alonit BerensonLecturer, Deputy Head, Interdisciplinary Studies, Zefat Academic College, HaZafon, Israel
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Vectors of Society and Culture
KEYWORDS
Framing, Critical discourse analysis, Journalism, Peace journalism
