Objective: This study examines Al Jazeera’s news framing of Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. The network's coverage of Gaza during this period attracted substantial international attention, involving diverse political and media actors. Al Jazeera leveraged this visibility to advance its counter-hegemonic agenda and narrative-driven journalism. Accordingly, this research aims to analyze the predominant framing strategies employed by Al Jazeera in its coverage of Gaza in the aftermath of the operation.
Methods: The study utilized a qualitative content analysis approach, applying news framing theory as the analytical lens to examine Al Jazeera’s coverage of Gaza during the post-operation period. The research sample consisted of five television news reports from Al Jazeera, purposively selected to represent critical junctures and highly newsworthy phases of the conflict.
Results: The analysis explores the events, narratives, and discursive perspectives embedded in Al Jazeera’s coverage, with particular attention to identifying implicit biases, dominant storylines, and strategic framing choices.
Conclusions: The results indicate that Al Jazeera predominantly employed general frames—most notably "attribution of responsibility" and "human interest"—alongside specific frames such as "war" and "counter-hegemonic," more frequently than other framing types. By foregrounding civilian suffering, human tragedy, and the severity of Israeli military operations, Al Jazeera constructed a narrative that positioned the people of Gaza as both victims of aggression and resilient agents of resistance. This dual framing not only underscores Al Jazeera’s counter-hegemonic orientation but also serves to challenge mainstream Western narratives and amplify Palestinian voices and perspectives within the global media landscape.