The Other War
The Claremont Institute published a very interesting review on Stephanie Gutmann’s book: “The Other War: Israelis, Palestinians and the Struggle for Media Supremacy”.
Gutmman’s Analyses mark 3 main reasons for Israel disadvantage in the Media war: Israel’s free society and freedom of speech, the lack of freedom in the Arab world and media convention itself. These present a very hard to win, if not impossible, war.
Gutmman also present two very famous case studies that demonstrate her analysis:
Two of Gutmann’s "case studies" from the beginning of the Second Intifada illustrate the character of this media war and the obstacles that Israel faces: the shooting death of a young Palestinian, and the lynching of two Israelis. According to CBS News’s Richard Roth, these two episodes became "defining symbols of the conflict for those on each side."
Although it seems that Gutmman believe that Israel’s efforts are successfully reversing the tide I’m much less optimistic.
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Rogel @ February 26, 2006