Abu Obeida's persuasive speeches after launching the Al-Aqsa Flood battle Analytical study of a sample of speeches

Abstract

To deliver a compelling speech, the speaker must employ persuasive methods and appeals, tailored to the topic and audience. This study highlights the techniques used by the most renowned orator of his time. Abu Obeida, the Palestinian spokesman for the Martyr Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades who gained global recognition after his first appearance in 2006. Since the launch of the Al-Aqsa flood on October 7^th , he has delivered several speeches, including four audiovisual speeches. It is worth noting that all assessments made are clearly marked as subjective. This study aimed to determine the type of persuasive appeals used by Abu Ubaida to build his message to people worldwide. The study found that Abu Ubaida employed various appeals, with the largest percentage being emotional appeals that appeared in both the content of the speech and the way it was presented using video technology.