In light of the crucial role international communications and public diplomacy play in shaping opinions and perspective around the Palestinian Israeli conflict, this research paper assesses the Palestinian public diplomacy practiced by both governmental and non-governmental actors. While a lot of research discusses the Israeli public diplomacy or ‘Hasbara’, its strategies and programs, this article presents different public diplomacy programs carried out by the Palestinian government itself and other educational and cultural institutions. Furthermore, the article sheds light on the most common characteristics of the Palestinian public diplomacy, which include disorganization, lack of resources, and lack of manpower. Finally, the paper discusses the drawbacks and challenges of improving public diplomacy, and suggests practical steps to improve Palestine’s image in the international realm. 

Title

Global Media and Communication

Publisher

SAGE publication

Publisher Country

United States of America

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

1.2

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

19

Year

2023

Pages

207-223