Digital Shahid – From Broadcast Media to Citizen Journalism in Palestine

A short video filmed by a Palestinian teenager in Hebron's Old Town in 2007 exposed the harsh realities of life under occupation, sparking international outrage and public debate. The footage, captured using a handheld camera from within a protective metal grid, depicted a radical Israeli settler verbally abusing a young Palestinian girl with a derogatory term that became synonymous with the incident. This citizen journalism effort, facilitated by Web 2.0 technologies, provided Israelis with an unprecedented glimpse into Palestinian daily life, leading to political action and investigations. The study highlights how digital tools have empowered Palestinians to document their struggles, shifting them from passive subjects to active storytellers in global narratives.

Iazzolino, G. (2010). Digital Shahid – From Broadcast Media to Citizen Journalism in Palestine. Arab Media & Society, (12). https://doi.org/10.70090/gi10dsbm