Objectives: This study examines the implementation of peace journalism in 253 articles from three major Indonesian online media outlets: Kompas, Republika, and Detik, chosen for their distinct characteristics—Kompas for its journalistic integrity, Republika for its large Muslim readership, and Detik for its wide reach and real-time reporting. Methods: Using qualitative content analysis, this research interprets news narratives from articles selected between October 7, 2023, after Hamas' attack on Israel, and May 20, 2024, following the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for key figures. Keyword searches related to the Israel-Palestine war yielded 264,000 articles from Kompas, 240,000 from Republika, and 594,000 from Detik, filtered down to 86, 82, and 85 articles. Results: Kompas excelled in exploring conflict root causes, humanitarian reporting, and promoting non-violent solutions, adhering to seven of ten peace journalism principles. Detik focused on war consequences and public interest impacts, adhering to two principles. Republika shows a tendency to support Palestinians, especially resistance groups, which leads to a lack of application of other principles of peace journalism. The research also highlights Indonesia's strong political position in support of Palestine that likely influenced how these media framed their coverage. Conclusions: Kompas, Republika, and Detik approach the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a commitment to objectivity and humanizing narratives, while maintaining a pro-Palestinian stance. This study underscores the value of diverse media perspectives in fostering empathetic public discourse, supporting peaceful conflict resolution.
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