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AUC Publishes 38th Issue oF Arab Media & Society on 'Media & Conflict'
Rana Atef Arab Media & Society, the Scopus-indexed, open-access journal of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), the American University in Cairo (AUC), announces the release of its 38th issue on the subject of 'Media & Conflict.' The Arab world has been shaped for decades by conflicts—whether born of occupation, conquest, or civil strife—whose impact cannot be overstated. Regional and international media play a pivotal role in shaping how these conflicts are perceived, understood, and acted upon by audiences both at home and abroad. In recent years, the evolving media landscape has reshaped public attitudes, widening the gap between state-controlled narratives and the often graphic, unfiltered images circulating across digital platforms from myriad sources. This divide is most starkly evident in coverage of the war on Gaza, but also in the limited reporting on conflicts in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, as well as in the contrasting narratives between the war in Ukraine and those emerging from the Arab region. 'This issue of Arab Media & Society comes at a time when the role of media in shaping narratives around conflict has never been more critical,' said Hussein Amin, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication and director of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism. 'By bringing together diverse voices from across the Arab world and beyond, we aim to provide a deeper, more nuanced understanding of how wars and crises are reported, perceived, and remembered.' The articles in this issue explore the complex dynamics of conflict and war through a mediated lens. Contributions from across the region and beyond address the Israeli Palestinian conflict through academic analysis, examine media framing of women, and capture journalists' perspectives. Other studies investigate coverage of the Syrian crisis both on the ground and in digital media content influencing Syrian refugees in Türkiye. The issue also analyzes hyperreality and the spread of fake news in the contexts of Ukraine and Palestine, explores social media newsroom integration in local conflict reporting in Oman, and presents a social network analysis of transnational protests opposing the war in Gaza." This issue showcases a wide range of approaches to studying media in the context of regional conflict, bringing together the work of both Arab and international scholars. You can read this issue in its entirety at read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
IOL News
06-08-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
The state of freedom of speech in South Africa: A critical analysis
Dr Sheetal Bhoola is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Zululand, and the director at StellarMaths (Sunningdale). Image: Supplied The recent commentary and opinions expressed by South Africans have led many of us to wonder has there been a demise of the freedom of speech in South Africa, are we no longer a democratic nation that has a right to express opinion and criticism. Editor Ayanda Mduli expressed his concern to South Africans about the lack of respect when an opinion or perspective is expressed especially when it comes to sensitive global dysfunctionality and violence such as the Israeli Palestinian conflict. The conflict is sensitive because it is influenced by violent attacks, politics, religious beliefs and values and at present it has been void of basic human respect of the value of one another's lives. The way in which people around the world express their disapproval or agreement with the continual outbursts can be termed as freedom of speech and the right to express one's emotions and opinions. According to our constitution, Section 16(1) explicitly states that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, freedom of the press and other media, freedom of artistic creativity, the right to receive and impart information and ideas as well as the freedom of scientific research and academic freedom. This clause also has limitations which stipulates that one cannot promote or glorify war and utilise speech and expressions that directly incites immediate violence and expressions that encourage hatred and prejudice based on race, ethnicity, gender and religion. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading In the case of limitations being breached the judicial courts have the last word and determines what is acceptable or not based on South Africa's democratic values. The concepts of freedom of speech and democracy have often been closely associated and yet can be clearly misunderstood. Our democracy has permitted many of us to be far more expressive than we have been prior to 1994, but the way in which opinions are expressed, and the utilisation of descriptive adjectives and nouns are central in being expressive in a responsible and respectable manner. A key characteristic of South Africa's democracy is human dignity and respect for each other. The concept and applicability of human dignity is universal and primarily focus on the need for each of us to respect one another ethically, irrespective of personal opinions, biases, race, ethnicity, and religious and political beliefs. Patterns of disrespect and misconduct have been noted amidst our political leaders in recent years on mass media platforms which have also contributed towards the process of normalisation of rude and inappropriate behaviour. Many of us have witnessed our politicians disagree among each other in a rude and disrespectful manner. What is further disturbing is that they have also been the perpetrators of misinformation, mal-information, and the delivery of partial information. Their behaviour has redefined impacted how we perceive disrespect and the harsh nonverbal attributes that are expressed by the individual. As a result, South Africans do not have many mentors who lead by example and teach through exemplary behaviour. Similarly, women too have experienced disrespect in paramount ways because of the teachings of patriarchy and the belief that women are not the equal peers of the male. The ways in which disrespect is expressed ranges from dismissive language, personal attacks, accusations without verification as well as verbally abusive language which intends to directly insult and hurt another. Often these instances continue without the full realisation of the negative impact it has on the victim. Mass media platforms have been accurately informing citizens of such instances amidst popular and well-known individuals, but there is no discussion of the impact or steps actioned to curb this behaviour. Ultimately, such behaviour primarily attempts to undermine their opponent's legitimacy and the needs and concerns at hand are hardly acknowledged or responded to as the focus is to unfairly delegitimise the political position of the opponent. As we approach Women's Month, celebrations continue, yet women historically have been victims of disrespect, and alienation in South Africa. Sometimes, women need to be cheered on for their tenacity and endurance in experiencing multiple variations of verbal abuse and disrespect from women, children and men, yet their discernment permits them to navigate these conversations and relationships.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
People react to Israeli embassy shooting: It's 'the definition of antisemitism'
WASHINGTON – Sarah Remes prepared herself for the sight of yellow caution tape and blinking police lights on her walk to work the morning of May 22. It didn't help. She burst into tears anyway. At about 9 p.m. the night before, steps away from where Remes walked, two Israeli embassy staff members were fatally shot while exiting the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum. Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, had been leaving the American Jewish Committee's annual Young Diplomats reception. The murder suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, allegedly chanted "Free Palestine, Free Palestine.' Police are still investigating the motive behind the crime. More: 'Senseless hate': 2 Israeli embassy staffers fatally shot at Jewish event: Live updates But for Remes, who describes herself as a 'culturally observant jew,' the shock of seeing the crime scene this morning crystalized a terrifying thought: 'two people had been murdered because they were Jewish,' she said. Most people USA TODAY spoke to near the Capitol Jewish Museum expressed similar fear. They said the killings sparked a mix of anger, pain and sadness. Some said the murders highlighted the need for more nuanced discussions about antisemitism in the United States and the ongoing Israeli Palestinian conflict. Since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Remes' said the sight of the Capital Jewish Museum on her near-daily walks has served as a reminder of community. Its presence, she said, gave her relief. 'Like many Jewish Americans, we have buried in our DNA this idea that (expletive)could hit the fan at any time,' Remes, 41, told USA TODAY. 'The events of Oct. 7 brought that to the forefront for me and for a lot of people.' The shooting shattered any sense of safety she felt. 'Do I now have to be scared if I go there, or any other Jewish space? The answer is yes,' she wrote in a post on Facebook. A self-described critic of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza and Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, Remes said the murders have also confirmed her deep-seeded concerns about the black-and-white way people discuss the conflict. 'Some people have conflated criticism of Israel with antisemitism, and I think it is very possible and very legitimate to criticize Israel and the positions of the Israeli government, and that doing so is not in and of itself, antisemitic,' she said over the phone. 'But killing people because they are Jewish, even if you are acting out of an anger about the Israeli government's actions … is the definition of antisemitism,' Reme added. Others milling around the security perimeter near the Capitol Jewish Museum expressed similar concerns. Anna Beth Havenar, 31, had just arrived at her hotel in Washington last night from Atlanta, with her friend, Mariah Charnock, 38, for a girl's vacation when their phones began blowing up with messages from friends asking if they were safe. The pair work for a Jewish-Christian bridge building organization, though neither of them is Jewish. Their visit to the nation's capital was a consolation prize, after a trip they planned to Israel was cancelled due to Houthi missile strikes. Havenar lived in the region for several years and said she has friends who live in both Israel and Gaza. 'My mom texted me this morning. She's like, I can't believe like, you couldn't go to Israel because of violence, and you went to D.C. instead, and now look what happened,' Havenar said. The AJC's Young Diplomats event, which was themed around turning pain into purpose and addressing humanitarian crises, would have been right up their alley, Charnock said. Havenar lived in the region for several years and said she has friends who live in Israel and Gaza. 'It's really sad, and my heart's broken,' Havenar said. 'People don't understand that you can absolutely have compassion and seek justice and long for that without demonizing one side.' Nissimmi Naim Naor, 41, stood by the caution tape staring at the scene for more than half an hour. A rabbi from Jerusalem, Naim Naor had been visiting cities along the east coast of the United States for about a week to teach workshops. He said he walked the streets of Washington, D.C. last night, and heard about the shooting when he got to his hotel room. 'I just felt like I had to come,' he said of the site of the shooting. 'I'd like to remind the Jewish community in the U.S. how our hearts are open with them, and how much we feel the same way they felt on Oct. 7,' he said. 'It was important to me to come here to show this, to tell them that we're standing with them.' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Definition of antisemitism:' People react to Israeli embassy shooting
RTHK
31-05-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
Israel bars Arab ministers from meeting in West Bank
Israel bars Arab ministers from meeting in West Bank An Israeli crossing in the West Bank. Photo: Middle East Images via AFP Israel will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, to go ahead, an Israeli official said on Saturday, after media reported that Arab ministers planning to attend had been stopped from coming. The delegation included ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Authority officials said. The ministers would require Israeli consent to travel to the West Bank from Jordan. An Israeli official said the ministers intended to take part in "a provocative meeting" to discuss promoting the establishment of a Palestinian state. "Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security," the official said. A Palestinian Authority official said the issue of whether the meeting in Ramallah would be able to go ahead was under discussion. The move comes ahead of an international conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, due to be held in New York on June 17-20 to discuss the issue of Palestinian statehood. Israel has come under increasing pressure from the United Nations and European countries that favour a two-state solution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict, under which an independent Palestinian state would exist alongside Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that recognising a Palestinian state was not only a "moral duty but a political necessity". (Reuters)
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Israel blocks Arab ministers from Ramallah meeting on Palestinian statehood
JERUSALEM: Israel will not allow a planned meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, to go ahead, an Israeli official said on Saturday, after media reported that Arab ministers planning to attend had been stopped from coming. The delegation included ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Authority officials said. The ministers would require Israeli consent to travel to the West Bank from Jordan. An Israeli official said the ministers intended to take part in "a provocative meeting" to discuss promoting the establishment of a Palestinian state. "Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security." A Palestinian Authority official said that the issue of whether the meeting in Ramallah would be able to go ahead was under discussion. The move comes ahead of an international conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, due to be held in New York on June 17-20 to discuss the issue of Palestinian statehood. Israel has come under increasing pressure from the United Nations and European countries which favour a two-state solution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict, under which an independent Palestinian state would exist alongside Israel.
