GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Almost every Palestinian media outlet — print, radio, television and online — dedicates space to translations from Israeli media sources. Some have regular columns or programs featuring topics discussed in the Israeli press, mostly related to Palestinian affairs. Translated opinion pieces by Israeli writers are also offered as well as domestic Israeli news.
When it comes to security incidents between Gaza and Israel, as well as the West Bank and Israel, Gazans follow Israeli media stories like breaking news. They also track news and statements issued by Israeli security officials and Israeli press reports about Palestinian officials.
Wissam Afifa, editor-in-chief of Hamas’ Al-Resalah, a biweekly newspaper in Gaza, said, “There is a great deal of interest [among Palestinians] in the sections of Israeli media translations. This is one of the most important sections in newspapers. Palestinians religiously follow it.”
Afifa told Al-Monitor, “We always like to publish news from Israeli media to show Palestinians the weak spots in Israeli society and strengthen the internal Palestinian front. This is important regarding security-related news.”
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