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  1. 1. The Propaganda of Iran and its Proxies : A study on the cross-group cohesion of Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Gustav Christensson; [2024]
    Keywords : Iran; Hezbollah; Hamas; Axis of Resistance; social identity theory; Islamist propaganda; content analysis;

    Abstract : Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 Iran has employed a deliberate and successful strategy centered around the use and support of various proxies, notably Hezbollah and Hamas who are part of the Iranian led Axis of Resistance. There is a vast literature that has studied different aspects of this Iranian proxy dimension, but relatively little research has been conducted on propaganda as a unifying mechanism. READ MORE

  3. 2. The European Union position towards Israel-Palestine : Changes in position after October 7th, 2023

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Ellinor Ringby; [2023]
    Keywords : European Union; Middle East; Rational Choice; Hamas;

    Abstract : Since 1948 when Israel was created there have been many conflicts in the Middle East, specifically between Israel and Palestine, both claiming rights over territory. To reach peace and security, the EU has supported the two state solution. READ MORE

  4. 3. Civil Society Under Israeli Occupation : A Case Study of Palestinian NGO's in the Gaza Strip

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Riley Schultz; [2021]
    Keywords : PNGO; Gaza Strip; Israel; Conflict; Relief Aid; Peace Work;

    Abstract : This study is an attempt to understand how PNGO’s are impacted as a result of the Israel- Palestine conflict today, while touching upon issues such as the Gaza blockade, relief aid, political participation, Hamas and the PA, and the occupation. I have had the opportunity of coming into contact with four different PNGO workers based in the Gaza Strip, and conducted qualitative structured interviews with each of them. READ MORE

  5. 4. UNITED BY FAITH, DIVIDED BY …? A comparative content analysis on the splintering of the Islamic Terrorism Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Karin Lidqvist; [2019-12-06]
    Keywords : al-Qaeda; Islamic State; Hamas; Terrorism; Militant Islamism; Fragmentation; Content Analysis;

    Abstract : Through a qualitative comparative content analysis, this thesis sets out to describe current splintering within the Islamist terrorist movement – a noteworthy change given previous intergroup tolerance. The comparison is made between al-Qaeda, Islamic State, and Hamas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Vying for victimhood : subtextual moral judgements and news organisation standpoints reporting Gaza 2014

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Amy Margaret Franck; [2019]
    Keywords : Israel; Palestine; Gaza; Victimhood; Media Bias; Media Morality; Mediapolis; Objectivity; Proximity; Al Jazeera; Associated Press; News Agency; Newswire; Dehumanisation; Standpoint theory; Journalism; Hamas; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the summer of 2014, a violent conflagration erupted in the isolated Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Whilst the fighting was between Hamas and Israel, Palestinian civilians paid the price. The stark disparity in deaths triggered a debate in the West about Israeli tactics, and the media was accused of ‘bias’ by both Israelis and Palestinians. READ MORE