The Semiotic Meaning in Posters of the Palestinian Genocide

This research aims to analyze the semiotic meaning in posters about the Palestinian genocide on the social media platform Instagram. This study employs a qualitative method with a case study approach to analyze the meanings in the posters about the Palestinian genocide posted on Instagram in 2023, based on Roland Barthes' semiotic theory. This case study investigates contemporary phenomena in a real-life context, specifically regarding the Palestinian genocide. The data used comes from Instagram posters depicting the situation in Palestine through their characteristic symbols. Data collection techniques include screenshots, meaning analysis, and writing meanings according to Barthes' semiotic theory. The research findings show that these posters contain several main themes: criticism of global indifference, symbols of Palestinian identity and struggle, the suffering and resilience of the Palestinian people, hope and peace, criticism of international policies, the role of women and children in the conflict, and calls for action and attention. These posters effectively use powerful and emotional symbols to communicate messages about identity, struggle, suffering, hope, and criticism of the injustices experienced by the Palestinian people, aiming to draw sympathy, awareness, and action from the international community. The conclusion of this study indicates that these posters successfully convey important messages about the situation in Palestine through a semiotic approach.