This study aimed to analyze the discourse of Palestinian political satire in the stand-up comedy performances of Palestinian comedian Alaa Abu Diab, while identifying the communication and persuasive strategies he employs to address the Palestinian reality. The study adopted the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach by analyzing a purposive sample of (25) digital  performances.The findings revealed that Abu Diab employs political satire as a critical tool to expose political and social contradictions, highlighting issues such as nepotism, favoritism, and internal political division, while revealing the gap between official discourse and actual practice. His discourse draws on diverse frames of reference, particularly personal experiences and digital platforms, enabling him to construct satirical paradoxes that connect public issues with the audience's everyday experiences.The study concludes that Palestinian stand-up comedy contributes to reframing political and social issues and fostering critical awareness. This role is deeply rooted in the specificity of the Palestinian context and the realities imposed by the Israeli occupation, which constitute a central frame of reference in shaping satirical discourse. These realities endow the discourse with rich symbolic and semantic dimensions that reflect the complexities of Palestinian life, while enhancing its authenticity, persuasive power, and communicative impact.

Title

Arab Journal for Scientific Publishing

Publisher

Tamim Center for Studies & Research

Publisher Country

Jordan

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

9

Year

2026

Pages

963-985