The Mediatization of Conflict Trajectories

The chapter examines the intricate relationship between media and conflict, through the lens of “mediatization,” the theory that emphasizes the evolving interplay between news media, politics, and society. The chapter discusses the gradual process—of mediatization—through which news media gains independence, influences politics, and ultimately plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. The chapter explores how different dimensions of mediatization impact conflict interpretation, emphasizing the struggle for narrative control and the framing of news within transnational satellite TV (TSTV) journalism, with insights from insiders providing a deeper understanding of how media influences political dynamics, particularly in the context of the Palestinian split, and its broader context of the Israeli occupation and regional political rivalries. Overall, the chapter underscores the significant role of satellite TV (STV) news media in shaping public perceptions and political narratives during times of conflict.