Content Analysis of Media Coverage on Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts

Authors

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Hamid Tarad Lafta Omairi College of Arts/Wasit University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol21.Iss1/Pt1.814

Keywords:

الإطار الإعلامي، تقارير الصراعات، صراع غزة، صراع أوكرانيا، تغطية بي بي سي، تغطية سي إن إن.

Abstract

This article investigates the framing, and narrative strategies employed by BBC, and CNN in their coverage of the Gaza and Ukraine conflicts, focusing on terminology, tone, and framing. Based on a qualitative content analysis of 12 articles, published between October 2023, and October 2024, the research uncovers, significant disparities in how these conflicts are portrayed. While Ukrainian fighters, are consistently framed as "defenders" engaged in a justifiable struggle for sovereignty, Palestinian fighters, are often described using mixed or negative terminology, highlighting their association with violence or humanitarian crises. Coverage of Gaza, emphasizes large-scale civilian victimization, and humanitarian crises, with critical framing of Israeli military actions. In contrast, Ukraine coverage highlights resilience, and legitimate defense against Russian aggression, with detailed casualty reporting and an emphasis on geopolitical threats. These findings, reveal inherent double standards, and geopolitical biases in Western media coverage, offering critical insights for journalists, and policymakers seeking to foster balanced, and ethical reporting of international conflicts.

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Published

2025-02-01

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European languages and literature

How to Cite

Hamid Tarad Lafta Omairi, A. P. D. . (2025). Content Analysis of Media Coverage on Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts. مجلة واسط للعلوم الانسانية, 21(1/Pt1), 881-868. https://doi.org/10.31185/wjfh.Vol21.Iss1/Pt1.814

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