Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online?
How false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content shapes the general public's view of the war.
2023-10-15 15:54
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hunger for frontline perspectives: From "graphic Israel footage" to "live stream in Israel right now," internet users are seeking out raw, unfiltered accounts of a crisis they are desperate to understand.
2023-10-15 00:59
How to block graphic social media posts on your kids' phones
Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children's social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate graphic videos of hostages captured in the Israel-Gaza war.
2023-10-14 05:54
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts
By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday maintained a block on restrictions imposed by lower courts
2023-10-13 23:53
Parents urged to delete their kids social media accounts ahead of possible Israeli hostage videos
Schools in Israel, the UK and the US are advising parents to delete their children's social media apps over concerns that Hamas militants will broadcast or disseminate disturbing videos of hostages who have been seized in recent days.
2023-10-12 05:25
NY officials announce legislation aimed at protecting kids on social media
Two new bills meant to protect children's mental health online by changing the way they are served content on social media and by limiting companies' use of their data will be introduced in the New York state legislature, state and city leaders said Wednesday.
2023-10-12 03:47
Israel Gaza conflict: Scottish footballer Clark Robertson tells of escape
Clark Robertson, who plays professionally in Israel, has been able to return home to Aberdeen.
2023-10-11 20:49
Chicago mother and daughter among at least 20 Americans missing in Israel
Judith and Natalie Raanan were visiting family members in the south of the country, near Gaza.
2023-10-11 05:29
Growing backlash over Harvard students' pro-Palestine letter
Lawmakers and alumni have been angered by the letter, which blames Israel for the unfolding conflict.
2023-10-11 02:54
Israel-Gaza attack: Jewish community's safety a priority, says Cleverly
History shows they are inappropriately targeted over actions in the Middle East, the foreign secretary says.
2023-10-10 18:28
Missing Irish-Israeli woman's relatives 'only have hope'
Irish-Israeli woman Kim Damti, 22, has been missing since the Supernova music festival attack.
2023-10-10 15:18
India tells X, YouTube, Telegram to remove any child sexual abuse material
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India has sent notices to social media platforms X, formerly known as Twitter, YouTube and Telegram asking them
2023-10-07 18:50