Media Framing of International Conflicts and Its Impact on Public Perception

Today, the examination of how the media shapes the image of countries engaged in international conflicts has gained significant relevance, especially with the heightened tension in diplomatic relations between nations and the emergence of new conflicts and overall tension, which has been highlighted by scholars from various countries, such as Chicago, USA, who conduct doomsday watch events, as well as numerous recent studies on this topic. This study examines the representation of the Palestine-Israel conflict in the news sites of RT, CNN, and Al Jazeera in the first two months following the escalation on 7 October 2023. The study finds that these media outlets take different approaches to their coverage of the conflict. Al Jazeera emphasizes human losses, while CNN aligns with the position of American authorities. RT attempts to maintain neutrality. This study aims to identify media framing techniques that have a significant impact on public perception and understanding, including the selection of specific events for coverage, use of specific words and phrases, and contextualization, using examples from international online media sources.