<![CDATA[Media coverage plays a central role in shaping public perceptions of international conflicts. In Indonesia, Palestine receives extensive attention from television networks, online news portals, and social media platforms, often through humanitarian, religious, political, and geopolitical frames. This article examines how Indonesian news media construct narratives concerning Palestine. Using qualitative content analysis, the study compares selected Indonesian television and online news coverage with particular attention to terminology, civilian narratives, humanitarian framing, political responsibility, and source selection. The article argues that media framing influences how Indonesian audiences understand the conflict and may reinforce particular interpretations of victimhood, responsibility, and international solidarity. The study also examines the tension between humanitarian reporting and politically polarized narratives. A more balanced approach should maintain sensitivity to civilian suffering while providing contextual information and distinguishing verified facts from political claims. The article concludes that Indonesian media have a significant role in shaping public discourse on Palestine and should strengthen verification, contextual reporting, and ethical coverage of conflict-related humanitarian issues.]]>
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