العدد 4 – يوليو / تموز 2024

dimensions and backgrounds of the Zionist discourse, analyse its persuasive techniques, and highlight any contradictions in its arguments. Through critical discourse analysis, the study concludes that the objective of the posts from Arab figures' accounts on X is to defend Arab regimes, especially those unaffected by the first and second waves of the Arab Spring or where the revolutions were suppressed, and that are known for their alignment with Israel. The Zionist discourse also seeks to convince Arab users of the importance of maintaining the regimes, rationalising their stances on the Gaza conflict, and alleging that the Palestinian resistance is an external tool seeking to manipulate populations against their rulers and sow chaos in the region. Keywords: Social Media, Critical Discourse Analysis, Zionist Discourse, Israeli Narrative.

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