Abstract
The chapter describes the way in which the mass media have handled the occupation. It suggests that Israel has concentrated on building an "Information Wall" that separates between the Arab and the Israeli societies, blocking information on what is happening in Palestinian society in particular-and thus perpetuating reciprocal stereotypes. The "Information Wall" grew higher as the physical distance between the rival populations decreased, remaining stable and effective after occupation of the territories. The Wallkeepers are developing immanent interests in perpetuating the "Information Wall" which is far more difficult to topple than a physical wall.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Impacts of Lasting Occupation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Lessons from Israeli Society |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199979950 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780199862184 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 24 Jan 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Arab world
- Censorship
- Closure
- Image
- Israel
- Mass media
- Stereotypes