A Cognitive Analysis of The Israeli Narratives of Victimization in Gaza wars

Authors

  • Asst. Lect. Sarah Ali Mohammed University of Wasit / College of Education for Humanities
  • Prof. Dr. Khalida Hashoush Adai Al-Ghazi University of Wasit / College of Education for Humanities

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol21.Iss1/Pt1.756

Keywords:

Conceptual Metaphor Theory, contextual factor , Victimization Narrative , Israeli-Hamas Conflict, Gaza Wars.

Abstract

Victimization narratives are a significant factor in the Gaza war. Israel, with all 
military power, shows itself as a victim in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Fake Stories, 
whether intentionally created or inadvertently spread, can significantly impact 
international public opinion. It affects policy decisions, influences public support, and 
contributes to the perpetuation of the conflict. The researcher employs a cognitive 
model in a mixed method to analyze ten Israeli narratives that were presented in media 
reports, TV stations, and social platforms during the period from 6 June 2017 to 15 
February 2024. Recognizing the cognitive semantics of victimization narratives helps 
observers determine reporters' goals and reduces potential adverse effects. The use of 
qualitative and quantitative analysis has found that the Israeli victimization narrative 
has specific aspects of cognitive semantics following Lakoff & Johnson's conceptual 
metaphor theory (1980), Kövecses (2020). It also has found that Israel gained different 
goals throughout the victimization narratives; the most frequent goals are to shape 
public opinion, attain emotional response, justify the war against Gaza, Enhance 
Jewish identity, marginalize Palestine, and prejudice Hamas

 

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Published

2025-02-01

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European languages and literature

How to Cite

Sarah Ali Mohammed, A. L. ., & Khalida Hashoush Adai Al-Ghazi, P. D. . (2025). A Cognitive Analysis of The Israeli Narratives of Victimization in Gaza wars. مجلة واسط للعلوم الانسانية, 21(1/Pt1), 906-880. https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol21.Iss1/Pt1.756

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