Documenting Gender-Based Violence in War Zones: A Critical Analysis of Media Representation in the Israel-Palestine Crisis

This paper examines the documentation and media representation of gender-based violence (GBV) in the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis, highlighting the complex intersections of gender, conflict, and media narratives. The study explores how global media platforms portray and document gender-based violence in this war zone, revealing critical patterns of representation and silence. By examining the dynamics of reporting from diverse perspectives, this research identifies significant gaps in coverage and explores how political narratives, access restrictions, and cultural sensitivities influence the documentation of GBV. This research contributes to both media studies and conflict studies by providing a framework for understanding how gender-based violence is represented in contemporary warfare coverages. The study emphasizes the crucial role of responsible media representation in addressing and preventing gender-based violence in war zones while acknowledging the complexities of reporting from contested spaces.

Keywords: Gender-Based Violence, Israel-Palestine Crisis, Digital Documentation, Media Framing, Digital Activism