| ID | 171695 |
| Title Proper | Media portrayal of enemy leaders and public opinion toward peace |
| Other Title Information | the cases of Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin 1987-95 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lowenstein-Barkai, Hila |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite the growing number of studies analysing the role of media in peace processes, there is almost no literature on the relationship between media and public opinion during peace processes. This article examines this question using the case study of the Oslo Accords. Specifically, it analyzes the compatibility between media portrayals of Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin and Israeli and Palestinian public support for peace negotiations. The findings indicate that (a) the enemy’s binary image may change positively following the signing of peace agreements; and (b) this change may accelerate emerging peace processes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Israel Affairs Vol. 26, No.3; Jun 2020: p.450-470 |
| Journal Source | Israel Affairs Vol: 26 No 3 |
| Key Words | PLO ; Public Opinion ; Israel ; Peace Process ; Oslo Accords ; Yitzhak Rabin ; Yasser Arafat ; Framing Theory ; Enemy Images |