Media Framing of the 2023 Israel-Palestine Conflict: Russia vs. U.S.

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Purpose: This study comparatively examines how the 2023 Israel–Palestine conflict, between October 7 and 10, was framed in Russian and American media, focusing on how political orientations and national interests shaped media narratives. Design/methodology/approach: Using qualitative content analysis, the study analyzes 539 news articles published on Ria.ru and Nytimes.com. The analysis focuses on tone, framing strategies, source selection, linguistic representation, and portrayals of conflict, actors, and possible solutions. Findings: The findings show that Ria.ru adopted a predominantly neutral tone, provided relatively balanced coverage of Israeli and Palestinian sources, framed the conflict within a broader historical context, and emphasized diplomatic solutions such as ceasefire and a two-state resolution. In contrast, Nytimes.com demonstrated a more pro-Israeli orientation, relied more heavily on emotionally charged language, prioritized Israeli narratives and sources, and gave more limited space to Palestinian perspectives. Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to the first four days of the conflict and to two news outlets, suggesting the need for broader and longer-term comparative research. Practical implications: The findings show how emotional language, selective sourcing, and framing choices shape public perception of international conflict. Originality/value: The study contributes to comparative media framing research by examining Russian and American coverage of the same conflict episode and showing how national interests and political orientations shape media narratives.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Media Framing
• Israel-Palestine Conflict
• Russian Media
• American Media
• News Content Analysis

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