Zionist Talking PointsIsrael Police: Tibi’s comments ‘criminal offense’
The language and framing in this piece is indicative of an attempt to construct legitimacy around an action that can potentially be interpreted as suppressing speech. The Israel Police’s response to MK Ahmed Tibi’s comments brands them as “criminal offense”. By framing the comments as an attack on public servants, the police aim to justify potential punitive measures. The demand for public apology from Tibi and his superiors further solidifies this narrative of offense. The implied criminality of Tibi’s speech acts as a coercive tool, potentially restricting his freedom of speech under the guise of protecting the “honor” of the police force and the security of Israel’s citizens.
The use of the term “heroic officers” is a euphemism that masks the potential violence and coercion that can be associated with policing. By labelling any criticism as “insulting” and “hostile”, the police force seeks to suppress dissent under the banner of respect and honor. Further, the statement from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir labels Tibi as a “terror supporter”, a term fraught with implications that further suppress Tibi’s right to critique, by associating him with criminal activity.
Avdija named Western Conference Player of the Week
The structural analysis of this news story requires a different lens, as its focus is on sports and the achievements of an individual player, Avdija. However, some language choices can be examined. The use of the phrase “Israeli superstar” and “first Portland Trail Blazers player since Damian Lillard” to describe Avdija is an attempt to establish his legitimacy in the sport, but without any explicit structural grounding. The list of other “superstars” who were considered for the Player of the Week accolade further solidifies this depiction of Avdija.
The narrative implicitly places Avdija in a position of superiority, highlighting his stats, achievements, and overall contribution to the team’s performance. However, this is done without critically examining the conditions or systems that have allowed for his success. The article also fails to explore any potential discrepancies between Avdija’s success and the experiences of other players in similar positions.