France 24 is a 24-hour international television network. The headline used to accompany the video reflects one of the habits of international news reporting discussed by Moeller (1999). The word choice is very sensationalized and exaggerated, since they use the word "banned". This specific word is a very dramatic way of saying that a closed trial will be taking place.

In addition to that, they mention "Palestinian teenager" before they mention her name in order for it to be closer to the word "banned," which creates a bigger dramatic effect. The use of the word "teenager" dramatizes the headline since it highlights that she is still a child. These two elements will create a sense of empathy between Tamimi and the viewer.

The headline effects the frame of the story, since it indirectly blames the IDF Court for "banning the media" from the courtroom. This will effect the perception of the viewer as they will be able to create a stance on the issue as soon as they read the headline.

The thumbnail is of the two reporters and a picture of Tamimi looking straight at the camera with the words "IS AHED TAMIMI REALLY PALESTINIAN?" on top. Her picture is not very clear, but she is looking straight to the camera, looks pale and has an empty expression. With the title on top, the image gives the sense of a mugshot hinting that she is guilty. This thumbnail is clickbait as it will cause the viewer to click on the video to hear and see about that "conspiracy theory". Once the viewer clicks on the video they will realize that it is a media watch episode where the two reporters are analyzing different articles and posts online. Even though it does say "MEDIA WATCH" at the bottom of the picture, Tamimi's picture grabs the attention of the viewer more.

The headline and image are not related, as each one affects the perception of the viewer in completely different ways. From the headline and the image, one cannot tell the stance of France 24.

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