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September 21, 2025Journal of Arts Literature Humanities and Social SciencesOpen Access

A Comparative Critical Discourse Analysis of Language Use in CNN and Al Jazeera English Media Coverage of Gaza War

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DADuaa Wisam Al-MuhtasebRQRama Badwan Mohammad QnaibyDRDanya Nasser Rije

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Overview

This analysis identifies linguistic bias and media framing in CNN and Al Jazeera's narratives, suggesting different implications for public perception.

Key Points

  • Distinct rhetorical styles emerged in CNN and Al Jazeera's coverage of the Gaza War, affecting public opinion.
  • Word choice and connotations play a significant role in shaping the narratives presented by both media outlets.
  • Qualitative content analysis of twelve news reports provided insights into media framing and language bias.
  • The findings underline the necessity for critical media literacy in understanding biased news representations.

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Al-Muhtaseb et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46cbf31b076d99fa68b30https://doi.org/10.33193/jalhss.124.2025.1518
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