In this interview, we hosted Gretchen King, media scholar and journalism professor, for a focused and critical conversation on Palestine and the media.
The discussion examined how Palestine is represented in global media coverage, the structural biases embedded in mainstream narratives, and the role of language, framing, and selective storytelling in shaping public perception. We explored how media systems often reproduce power imbalances, marginalize Palestinian voices, and normalize propaganda through repetition, omission, and decontextualization.
Dr. King emphasized the urgent importance of media literacy as a tool to challenge misinformation and resist propaganda surrounding Palestine. She highlighted how critically engaging with news sources, questioning dominant narratives, and seeking alternative media are essential steps toward more truthful, ethical, and humane coverage.
This conversation sheds light on why understanding media practices is central to understanding Palestine, and why media literacy is not optional, but necessary, in the struggle for justice, accountability, and representation.
