The Role of X “Twitter” in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict a Focus on MFA’s Official Accounts

Abbas Celik; Nevfel Boz; Khalid El-awaisi

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The Role of X “Twitter” in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict a Focus on MFA’s Official Accounts

Authors:

Abbas Celik | Nevfel Boz | Khalid El-awaisi

Publisher:

Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

Main Topics:

Bölgesel Çalışmalar

Journal:

Ulisa: Uluslararası Çalışmalar Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001322044

pISSN:

2602-3245

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Abstract:

 This research delves into the role of Twitter in the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly focusing on the use of tweets by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs MFA and the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates MFA. The Israel-Palestine conflict, with its deep historical roots and multifaceted dimensions involving land, identity, and sovereignty, presents a unique case study for examining the influence of social media on conflict dynamics. This study aims to explore how Twitter, a platform crucial to modern political discourse and public opinion formation, is utilized by these official entities to propagate narratives, shape perceptions, and potentially influence diplomacy efforts. By analysing the content of tweets from these official accounts, the study seeks to understand how digital diplomacy through Twitter can act as a facilitator. It considers the broader sociopolitical context, including the influence of mainstream media and international actors, to provide a comprehensive view of Xs role in the conflict. The research is guided primary question: How do the Twitter accounts of the Israeli and Palestinian Ministries of Foreign Affairs communicate to Twitter Xs users during the October 7 War?.

 This research delves into the role of Twitter in the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly focusing on the use of tweets by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs MFA and the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates MFA. The Israel-Palestine conflict, with its deep historical roots and multifaceted dimensions involving land, identity, and sovereignty, presents a unique case study for examining the influence of social media on conflict dynamics. This study aims to explore how Twitter, a platform crucial to modern political discourse and public opinion formation, is utilized by these official entities to propagate narratives, shape perceptions, and potentially influence diplomacy efforts. By analysing the content of tweets from these official accounts, the study seeks to understand how digital diplomacy through Twitter can act as a facilitator. It considers the broader sociopolitical context, including the influence of mainstream media and international actors, to provide a comprehensive view of Xs role in the conflict. The research is guided primary question: How do the Twitter accounts of the Israeli and Palestinian Ministries of Foreign Affairs communicate to Twitter Xs users during the October 7 War?.

 This research delves into the role of Twitter in the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly focusing on the use of tweets by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs MFA and the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates MFA. The Israel-Palestine conflict, with its deep historical roots and multifaceted dimensions involving land, identity, and sovereignty, presents a unique case study for examining the influence of social media on conflict dynamics. This study aims to explore how Twitter, a platform crucial to modern political discourse and public opinion formation, is utilized by these official entities to propagate narratives, shape perceptions, and potentially influence diplomacy efforts. By analysing the content of tweets from these official accounts, the study seeks to understand how digital diplomacy through Twitter can act as a facilitator. It considers the broader sociopolitical context, including the influence of mainstream media and international actors, to provide a comprehensive view of Xs role in the conflict. The research is guided primary question: How do the Twitter accounts of the Israeli and Palestinian Ministries of Foreign Affairs communicate to Twitter Xs users during the October 7 War?.

 Bu araştırma, İsrail-Filistin çatışmasındaki Twitterın karmaşık rolünü detaylı bir şekilde incelemekte, özellikle İsrail Dışişleri Bakanlığı ve Filistin Dışişleri Bakanlığı ve Gurbetçiler tarafından kullanılan tweet kullanımına odaklanmaktadır. İsrail-Filistin çatışması, tarihsel kökenleri derin ve toprak, kimlik, egemenlik gibi çok boyutlu yönleri içeren bir durum olarak, sosyal medyanın çatışma dinamiklerine etkisini incelemek için eşsiz bir vaka çalışması sunmaktadır. Bu çalışma, modern politik söylem ve kamuoyu oluşumu için önemli bir platform olan Twitterın, söz konusu resmî kurumlar tarafından nasıl kullanıldığını, anlatıların nasıl yayıldığını, algıların nasıl şekillendirildiğini ve potansiyel olarak diplomasiyi nasıl etki edebildiğini araştırmayı hedeflemektedir. Bu resmi hesaplardan gelen tweetlerin içerik yapılarının analizi yoluyla, çalışma, Twitter aracılığıyla yürütülen dijital diplomasi faaliyetlerinin nasıl etki edebileceğini anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, geniş sosyopolitik bağlamı, ana akım medyanın ve uluslararası aktörlerin etkisini de göz önünde bulundurarak, çatışmadaki Xin rolüne dair kapsamlı bir değerlendirme sunmaktadır. Araştırma, sosyal medya analizinin ortak zemin bulma potansiyeli ve İsrail ve Filistin Dışişleri Twitter hesaplarının anlatılarının şekillendirmedeki katkılarını sorgulayan soru ile yönlendirilmektedir.

Article Details

The Role of X “Twitter” in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict a Focus on MFA’s Official Accounts

Authors:

Abbas Celik | Nevfel Boz | Khalid El-awaisi

Publisher:

Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

Main Topics:

Bölgesel Çalışmalar

Journal:

Ulisa: Uluslararası Çalışmalar Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001322044

pISSN:

2602-3245

Social Media

Conflict

Palestine

Israel

Communication

Foreign MinistrySosyal Medya

Çatışma

Filistin

İsrail

İletişim

Dışişleri Bakanlık

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Abbas Celik | Nevfel Boz | Khalid El-awaisi

Publisher: Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

Main Topics: Bölgesel Çalışmalar

Journal: Ulisa: Uluslararası Çalışmalar Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-13

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001322044

pISSN: 2602-3245

Issues

Authors:

Abbas Celik | Nevfel Boz | Khalid El-awaisi

Publisher:

Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

Main Topics:

Bölgesel Çalışmalar

Journal:

Ulisa: Uluslararası Çalışmalar Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.1-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001322044

pISSN:

2602-3245