Covering Gaza: Media Frames, Disinformation, and Conflicting Narratives

USArabRadio

As the whole world turns its attention to the unfolding crisis in Gaza, its humanitarian ramifications, and its regional and international geopolitical implications, Dr. Sahar Khamis discusses with her two guests Mr. Omar Rahman and Mr. Mike Sexton how Western media has been covering this massive crisis, what are the major patterns and frames which have been dominating major international media outlets when tackling this explosive tragedy, the role of social media vs.mainstream media in this ongoing coverage, the causes and implications of the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and the multiple effects of conflicting narratives.