This study explores the extent to which at Palestinian media students use social media to promote a pro-Palestinian narrative to Western audiences. Students studying media at five Palestinian universities were surveyed (n=282). Findings showed that Instagram was the most widely used platform. A little more than half of participants reported that they do not address foreigners about Palestine because they lack the necessary contacts or are not interested in the topic. Among those who do address Western societies, most did it through sharing content. The main reported obstacle to sharing information was the content moderation policies of some social media platforms.

Conference Title

Fostering Freedom and Defending Democracy: AEJMC’s Impact Over 100 Years and Beyond

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United States of America

Conference Date

Jan. 1, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2026

Conference Sponsor

Michigan State University

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