Shiite Resistance to Israel: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Al-Jazeera.net News

Alam An Shori; Uril Bahruddin; Abdul Basid

doi:10.24036/jbs.v13i1.133195

Shiite Resistance to Israel: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Al-Jazeera.net News

Alam An Shori, Uril Bahruddin, Abdul Basid

Abstract

This study examines the discourse of Shiite resistance to Israel as presented in Al-Jazeera.net news, focusing on Iran and its proxies, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Using Fairclough's three-dimensional Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach, the research investigates the linguistic features, discourse practices, and sociocultural contexts of this resistance narrative. The study analyzes three Al-Jazeera.net news articles as primary data, supplemented by secondary sources on the Shiite-Israeli conflict. Findings reveal that Al-Jazeera.net, as a prominent Arab media outlet, plays a significant role in shaping public opinion on the conflict. The analysis uncovers how language is utilized as a tool for resistance, identifying underlying ideologies and representations through the interplay of text and context. Results indicate that Iran's regional ambitions and the evolving geopolitical situation contribute to the intensification of resistance discourse, potentially impacting regional stability. This research contributes to understanding the complex dynamics of the Shiite-Israeli conflict and its media representation, while acknowledging limitations in its focus on a single news source. Future studies could expand on this work by incorporating a broader range of media outlets and integrating relevant geopolitical theories.

Keywords

al-Jazeera; Critical Discourse Analysis; Israel; Resistance; Shiite

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24036/jbs.v13i1.133195