Bernadus Wahyudi Joko Santoso, Ayudhia Ratna Wijaya, Cesar Abdul Rizal, Mohamad Yusuf Ahmad Hasyim
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is rooted in ethnic and religious disputes that date back to the establishment of Israel in 1948. As a result, this ongoing historical conflict has evolved into a complex geopolitical issue. This study explores biases in academic journals that examine media representations of the conflict by analyzing 35 publications from SAGE, JSTOR and IJAES. Utilizing framing analysis, the research examines how ideological perspectives, author backgrounds, and framing strategies influence academic narratives. The findings confirm that scholarly ideologies frame the media's role, reflecting broader power structures. Patterns of representation vary significantly based on an author's cultural and institutional affiliations, with Middle Eastern scholars emphasizing historical grievances like the Nakba and Western scholars focusing on security and sovereignty. Framing both perpetuates conflict by entrenching polarized narratives and offers pathways for resolution, such as shared sovereignty proposals. This research highlights the dual role of academic framing in sustaining or mitigating tensions, advocating for balanced narratives to foster understanding and conflict resolution. © 2024, American University in Cairo. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Monash University, Australia
