När kritiken saknar proportioner - En analys av Svensk-Israelinformation och dess ramverk

Sammanfattning: In this essay I analyze first and foremost the Swedish organization “Svensk Israel-information” but also, secondary, the Swedish organization “Palestinagrupperna i Sverige”. The theory I use is framing theory and especially Robert M. Entmans definition of framing from 1993. In this theory Entman introduce four questions which I use in the analysis: problem definition, underlying causes, moral judgement and suggestion of remedy. Methodologically the study is mainly a qualitative text analysis but also, secondary, a comparative study. The material consists of articles from – what concerns Svensk Israel-information – their web-based newsletter, and – what concerns Palestinagrupperna – their blog on internet. In the result I find out that Svensk Israel-information in main parts focus upon problem definition – the disproportionate criticism of Israel, and the underlying causes to this – lack of knowledge. The moral judgement (democracy, state governed by law) and suggestion of remedy (peace) present no surprises. Palestinagrupperna is also in main part parts focused upon problem definition – oppression of the Palestinians, and underlying causes – Israeli occupation.