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Visual Messages in the Palestinian Authority Media May 2005

Visual Messages in the Palestinian Authority Media May 2005. Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.il pmw@pmw.org.il.

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Visual Messages in the Palestinian Authority Media May 2005

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  1. Visual Messages in the Palestinian Authority Media May 2005 Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  2. Visual symbols and pictures have always played an important role in reinforcing the ideological messages of hate the Palestinian Authority has been sending its people. The following slides are examples from the PA controlled print and television media during May 2005. Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  3. 1. Promoting violence and the murder of Jews Dagger piercing the Star of David: broadcast for eight seconds without verbal explanation on a PA TV program about refugees. Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  4. 2a. Denying Israel's right to exist PA visual images portray "Palestine" as temporarily occupied by Israel. These visuals often include the symbol of the key - signifying the PA's claim to be the true owners of all of Israel. Lately, these visuals have depicted the key approaching Israel. This reflects the PA's sense of progress towards its goal of "returning." "The Return" "The Catastrophe" (1948) Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 12, 2005. Note “Palestine” shedding tears at Israel’s creation, and the words “The Return” dripping with blood/tears Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  5. 2b. Denying Israel's right to exist Left: Bird approaches Israel with key. Note lock on Israel about to be opened. Text above map: "The Catastrophe“ Al Ayyam, May 14, 2005 Above: Boys parading with giant keys. Text on keys: "We will definitely return" Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 16, 2005 Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  6. 2c. Denying Israel's right to exist Below: Key hangs from Israel - claiming ownership to all of Israel. Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 15, 2005 Above: Boys march with keys. Al Ayyam, May 15, 2005 Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  7. 2d. Denying Israel's right to exist Text on key: "Right of Return" Text above dove: "The day of the catastrophe." (Israel's creation) Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 18, 2005 The PA is reinforcing its uncompromising position by telling its people that the way to unlock a ‘peace’ with Israel is with the so-called ‘Right of Return’ – euphemism for destroying Israel. Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  8. 2e. Denying Israel's right to exist Children receive awards for excellence. Note the shape of award - the outline of all of Israel (see detail). Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 15, 2005 Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  9. 3. Dehumanizing Jews Above left: The de-humanized Jew plots the destruction of Arab holy sites. Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 9, 2005 Above right: The dehumanized Jew will use America to destroy peace. Text on eagle: "America." Text around dove: "Russia," "Turkey," "Britain." Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 4, 2005 Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  10. 4. Libel - Jews control and endanger the world Above left: The world is under the boot of Israel. Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 5, 2005 Above: Victorious Jew atop bleeding world. Surrendering Arab beneath. Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 14, 2005 Left: Jews are shown to be orchestrating events through violence. Bullet holes and blood make up the notes. Al Hayat Al Jadida, May 8, 2005 Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

  11. Want to know more? Visit our website at www.pmw.org.il Subscribe to our bulletins, by sending a blank e-mail with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to pmw@pmw.org.il What are Palestinian Media Watch’s sources? PA TV stands for Palestinian Authority Television. It is owned and operated by the Palestinian Authority and is the only Palestinian television station broadcasting throughout the Palestinian Authority-controlled areas. Al Hayat Al Jadida, owned by the PA, is the PA’s official daily newspaper. Palestinian Media Watch The window to Palestinian society Palestinian Media Watch www.pmw.org.ilpmw@pmw.org.il

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