Sorry it's been a few days since my last blog entry. I’ve been busy travelling, and have also had some serious computer issues to deal with.
Anyways, I came across an interesting report featured on the Dutch-funded Menasset.com. It covers a conference recently held between journalists from both Hamas and Fatah factions addressing media issues that have helped sustain and promote internal conflict.
The Palestinian ambassador to Egypt said internal media awareness is necessary to help settle the internal political crisis. The article also takes note of how internet-based media have facilitated increased tensions between constituents of the two opposing camps.
Although fair and balanced reporting amongst professional journalists would be a contributing factor to any internal rapprochement between the two parties, in my opinion, internet-based media promoting violence may prove too elusive to curb.
