An Analysis of Intergroup Relations, Identities, Conflict Dialogue and Diversity Narratives on Digital Platforms from the Past Decade
This paper examines how contested pasts are mobilized to negotiate power and identity in contemporary digital publics, using the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a case of “imagefare” (image warfare) preceding the 7 October 2023 Gaza war. Focusing on Vice News’ YouTube coverage (2014-2023), the study asks: What themes r...