EDMO Ireland and Academics for Palestine are hosting a symposium on media narratives about Palestine. Dr Mike Berry (Cardiff University), co-author of Bad News From Israel and More Bad News From Israel, will discuss the pioneering work of the Glasgow Media Group, which examined how bias in news coverage leaves audiences confused about the nature of the conflict and the motives of actors. Dr Wesam Amer (Gaza University & Cambridge University) will discuss his research on the digital communication strategies of Hamas. He will also speak about platforms censoring Palestinians voices. Arwa Mahdawi (The Guardian) will speak about contemporary journalism and the dehumanisation of Palestinians and the fear of using the word genocide. The event will end with a world cafe.
Organisers: EDMO Ireland with Academics for Palestine