Media Glossary

The Media Glossary: Buffer Zone

Generally known as a neutral area meant to separate opposing forces and prevent conflict. What is a buffer zone? What is its significance in the UN context? What is its significance in the Lebanese-Israeli context?

The Media Glossary: Corridor

It is more than a narrow passage or route. What is a corridor in the context of the Israel-Hamas war? What is it used for? What are three corridors that have dominated the media scene?

The Media Glossary: GPS Jamming/Spoofing

Whether your mobile map shows that you are in a different place or you simply just cannot track a certain location, GPS disruptions in the Middle East following the Israel-Hamas war are becoming more common. Why is that? Who is behind these disruptions? What is the goal?

The Media Glossary: Femicide

Lebanon marked a shocking increase in the rate of killing of women in 2023. What is femicide? What are the motivations behind committing such an act? In which countries is it most prevalent?

The Media Glossary: Epstein Island

A location synonymous with scandal has been gaining controversy since the beginning of 2024. What is Epstein Island? What used to happen on this privately owned property? Who are the parties involved? Screenshot Credits: TheIndependent