Gaza
Media frames Gaza coverage to obscure Israeli military actions, author argues
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Assal Rad examines how news headlines shape public perception of the Gaza conflict in an excerpt from her new book "Don't Say Palestine," according to Zeteo. Rad contends that dominant media outlets employ language choices that obscure Israeli responsibility for civilian casualties and military operations, citing examples of passive constructions and framing that distance actors from consequences.
The book argues that media language has functioned to build public acceptance for military actions in Gaza by systematically altering how events are described to readers. Rad's analysis focuses on how headline construction and word selection—rather than outright falsehoods—create narratives that shift accountability and shape political understanding.
