In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, both sides have been accused of using propaganda to twist the narrative and provide false information to the media. The accessibility for journalists in Lebanon is often contingent on being accompanied by armed Hezbollah escorts to Israeli attack sites, leading to a lack of impartiality in reporting.
Many journalists have voiced concerns that Hezbollah does not share enough information with reporters attempting to cover the war, further complicating the already murky situation. This lack of transparency has raised questions about the credibility of the information being disseminated by both sides.
Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reported from Beirut on the tense atmosphere and conflicting narratives surrounding the Israel-Lebanon conflict. Discussing the latest developments, Associate Professor of Media Analytics at Northwestern University Qatar, Marc Owen Jones, weighed in on the propaganda war being waged by Israel and Hezbollah.
It is clear that the war of narratives between Israel and Hezbollah is intensifying, with each side attempting to control the narrative. As the conflict continues to escalate, it is essential for journalists to remain vigilant in their reporting and to critically analyze the information being provided by both parties.
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Video “War of narratives: Hezbollah and Israel accused of using propaganda” was uploaded on 11/17/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English