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News and updates about censorship

YouTube summarily deletes Del Bigtree's HighWire account

Informed Consent Action Network continues broadcasts on alternative media venues.

YouTube summarily deletes Del Bigtree's HighWire account

Suspended FB user reinstated after Arutz Sheva exposure

Suspended Facebook user blocked for 30 days fully reinstated after query submitted to senior FB exec that included coverage by Arutz Sheva.

Suspended FB user reinstated after Arutz Sheva exposure

Facebook confirms 'hate speech' suspension for quoting Farrakhan

Social media mammoth rejects appeal by user suspended for quoting Nation of Islam head almost verbatim.

Facebook confirms 'hate speech' suspension for quoting Farrakhan

Soviet America

In Soviet America, there is only one opinion. Mob Culture permits no deviation. Am I allowed to say this? Is it cool? Is it safe?  Op-ed.

Soviet America

Frankly, my dear, we should give a damn

Suppose you are caught watching or reading “Gone with the Wind" now that it is panned. Do they burn the book? Is this Russia? Opinion.

Frankly, my dear, we should give a damn

Religious artist opposed nudity and was ousted from group

FB group for Israeli painters member writes post asking to avoid sharing nude paintings in group. Next day he finds himself ousted.

Religious artist opposed nudity and was ousted from group

Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites

US President says conservative voices are silenced on social media after Twitter fact-checks several of his posts.

Trump threatens to 'shut down' social media sites

Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia

Turkish court lifts ban on Wikipedia that was first imposed in April of 2017.

Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia

Critics call Twitter's new feature 'the death of conversation'

Dave Cullen: 'If politicians make use of this new feature, it will show the ones who believe in free speech, and those who don't.'

Critics call Twitter's new feature 'the death of conversation'

PA blocks access to media it views as a threat

Reporters Without Borders condemns PA court decision to block access online news sources which are critical of the government.

PA blocks access to media it views as a threat

The importance of being Mark Zuckerberg

The importance of being Mark Zuckerberg

Is it good for the Jews?

Is it good for the Jews?

Senate hearing: Google bias, censorship as megacorp bags pharma

National security analyst: 'They could very well affect the Israeli elections, easily.'

Senate hearing: Google bias, censorship as megacorp bags pharma

Smotrich:

'Why were the late Rabbi Eliyahu's words censored?'

Transportation Minister demands explanation for decision to disqualify broadcast with recording of words by former Chief Rabbi.

'Why were the late Rabbi Eliyahu's words censored?'

Iran shuts down magazine which called for negotiations with US

Iranian authorities shut down reformist magazine which warned against closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran shuts down magazine which called for negotiations with US

The Twitter complaint about my tweet on the Sri Lanka massacre

The Twitter complaint about my tweet on the Sri Lanka massacre

It begins with censorship

It begins with censorship

Netanyahu publicly flouts Poland's Holocaust Law

'Everybody knows Poles collaborated with the Nazis, its a fact,' says Netanyahu in Warsaw. Polish PM: 'Netanyahu's comments are surprising'.

Netanyahu publicly flouts Poland's Holocaust Law

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Iran’s National Cyberspace Council approves steps to block popular photo sharing app.

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Google's selective social conscience

Google's selective social conscience

Turkish university grads arrested for mocking Erdogan

Four graduates of top Turkish university arrested for displaying cartoon mocking Turkish President at their graduation ceremony.

Turkish university grads arrested for mocking Erdogan

Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos

Iran detains 18-year-old teenage girl who posted dance videos on Instagram against "moral norms".

Iran detains teenager over Instagram dance videos

Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram

Iranian President says ban imposed on popular messaging app is “the opposite of democracy”.

Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram

Lithuanian bill would ban books critical of the country

Bill drafted following publication of book critical of Lithuania during Holocaust weighed after Poland adopts Holocaust censorship law.

Lithuanian bill would ban books critical of the country

After banning Spielberg, Lebanon pulls drama about Israeli

Lebanon bans Australian drama "Jungle", which deals with the story of Israeli adventurer who got lost in the Bolivian Amazon.

After banning Spielberg, Lebanon pulls drama about Israeli

Report: Waze is once again working in Iran

Geographical navigation application working again in Iran after being blocked due to its Israeli background.

Report: Waze is once again working in Iran

PM Netanyahu responds to new suit: It's an industry of fake news

PM Netanyahu slams left-wing newspaper for censoring Netanyahus' response to haredi woman's allegations.

PM Netanyahu responds to new suit: It's an industry of fake news

Iran seeks to block Waze because of Israel

Iran working to block access to geographical navigation application which was founded by Israelis.

Iran seeks to block Waze because of Israel

Amnesty criticizes both PA and Hamas

Amnesty International says both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are guilty of restrictions of freedom of expression.

Amnesty criticizes both PA and Hamas

PA releases journalists who 'leaked sensitive information'

PA releases five journalists arrested under new electronic crimes law.

PA releases journalists who 'leaked sensitive information'

Abbas okays order imprisoning critics of Palestinian Authority

Order provides for sentences from 1 year to life imprisonment for violators; 30 sites blocked, 5 journalists arrested under law so far.

Abbas okays order imprisoning critics of Palestinian Authority

Abbas cracks down on social media and news sites

PA chairman issues decree allowing his government to jail anyone on charges of harming "national unity".

Abbas cracks down on social media and news sites

Sweden’s libraries destroy Pippi Longstocking children’s books

Council admits libraries discard copies of classic children’s book for 'racist' expressions; one journalist claims books are being burned.

Sweden’s libraries destroy Pippi Longstocking children’s books

Abbas blocks rivals' news sites

Ramallah government blocks at least 11 news websites, run by Abbas rivals.

Abbas blocks rivals' news sites

Egypt blocks newspaper website over 'support for terrorism'

Egypt blocks website of one of its most prominent financial newspapers as it continues media blackout.

Egypt blocks newspaper website over 'support for terrorism'

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal against a government decision to block access to its website.

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal

Iran blocks calls on popular messaging app

Iran’s judiciary blocks voice calls on Telegram, following arrest of people who ran reformist channels on the app.

Iran blocks calls on popular messaging app

Watered down clean internet bill passes first reading

Bill that would have required ISPs in Israel to block inappropriate websites passes first reading in the Knesset.

Watered down clean internet bill passes first reading

Orwellian EU tells UK press to stop saying 'Islamic terrorists'

EU report wants UK media to omit any mention of Islam when Muslim individuals are involved in terrorism.

Orwellian EU tells UK press to stop saying 'Islamic terrorists'

Rabbi suspended from lecturing in IDF to return to duties

Rabbi returns to duties after he was suspended for discussing bus segregation in public lecture.

Rabbi suspended from lecturing in IDF to return to duties

Multicultural censorship of literary masterpieces

Multicultural censorship of literary masterpieces

UN ends ban on Zionism display - partially

Following harsh criticism by Israeli Ambassador, UN reverses decision barring Zionism display.

UN ends ban on Zionism display - partially

White House censors French President on 'Islamic terrorism'

As Obama admin continues to avoid the term 'Islamic terrorism', White House censors French President during Washington visit.

White House censors French President on 'Islamic terrorism'

Turkey blocks social media following Ankara attack

Turkish court bans access to Facebook and Twitter after images from Ankara attack were shared on them.

Turkey blocks social media following Ankara attack

MK Eichler asks why terror victim privacy law is ignored

Eichler explains new bill banning publication of victim's name before approval, asks Shaked why privacy censor law isn't enforced.

MK Eichler asks why terror victim privacy law is ignored

Is this headline safe?

Is this headline safe?

PA shuts down newspaper over report on deal with Israel

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed's Ramallah bureau shut down after it reported about PA's security coordination with Israel.

PA shuts down newspaper over report on deal with Israel

Censor: TV Divulged Top Secret During War

Outgoing military censor Sima Vaknin-Gil says Channel 2 reporter revealed IDF planning during Gaza war, causing serious harm to security.

Censor: TV Divulged Top Secret During War

After Barak Scandal, Official Warns Leaks Lose Lives

Former Cabinet Secretary reveals in special Arutz Sheva interview how security leaks are too common in Israel - and can kill.

After Barak Scandal, Official Warns Leaks Lose Lives

Iran Suspends Newspaper that Criticized Nuclear Deal

Iran's Press Supervisory Board suspends 9 Dey, a hardline newspaper that criticized Iranian negotiators.

Iran Suspends Newspaper that Criticized Nuclear Deal

Iran Bans Weekly for Criticizing Nuclear Talks

Ultra-conservative weekly in Iran banned for criticizing the government over its negotiations with world powers.

Iran Bans Weekly for Criticizing Nuclear Talks

Hareidi Paper that Cropped Out Women: No Apology

After international attention, Hamevaser's editor says hareidi readers simply do not want to see photographs of women.

Hareidi Paper that Cropped Out Women: No Apology

Iran Censoring 'Offensive' Images on Instagram

Iran has started censoring images posted on photo sharing app Instagram, removing content deemed "offensive".

Iran Censoring 'Offensive' Images on Instagram

Khamenei Pardons Iranian Blogger Who Visited Israel

Hossein Derakhshan, a blogger who was sentenced to 19 years in prison over his writings, pardoned by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Khamenei Pardons Iranian Blogger Who Visited Israel

Iranian Court Gives Government One Month to Block WhatsApp

Iran's judiciary gives the government one month to block WhatsApp and other instant messaging services which have "immoral content".

Iranian Court Gives Government One Month to Block WhatsApp

Saudi Arabia Bans Books by Pro-Brotherhood Authors

Saudi authorities ban the sale of books by two Islamist authors known to be sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Saudi Arabia Bans Books by Pro-Brotherhood Authors

Iranian Court Orders Ban on Instagram

In latest censorship move, Iranian court orders photo-sharing app Instagram to be blocked over privacy concerns.

Iranian Court Orders Ban on Instagram

Iran Bans WhatsApp Because of 'Zionist Connection'

Iran bans access to WhatsApp due to its connection with Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg.

Iran Bans WhatsApp Because of 'Zionist Connection'

Saudi Arabia Orders 'Anti-Islamic' Website Closed

A Saudi court orders the permanent closure of a liberal website for publishing "anti-Islamic content."

Saudi Arabia Orders 'Anti-Islamic' Website Closed

Erdogan Threatens to Probe Twitter for Tax Evasion

Turkey’s Prime Minister accuses Twitter of tax evasion, pledges to launch a probe against it.

Erdogan Threatens to Probe Twitter for Tax Evasion