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After antisemitism charges:

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fail:

Anti-Israel activist shocked that Krav Maga is Israeli

A young anti-Israel American shared how she signed up for a self-defense course and the shock after discovering Krav Maga was an Israeli method.

Anti-Israel activist shocked that Krav Maga is Israeli

TikToker who confused Greek and Israeli flags arrested & charged

Amber Matthews, TikToker who ripped down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli, is identified and arrested.

TikToker who confused Greek and Israeli flags arrested & charged

Man who published fake video about hostages located

Israel Police locates and takes for questioning a suspect who disseminated videos containing false information about the release of hostages.

Man who published fake video about hostages located

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Ebert, who was honored by King Charles in 2022, survived the Auschwitz death camp where much of her family was murdered.

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Does Generation Z use TikTok search more than Google?

People don't just use TikTok to watch videos. Here are the benefits of TikTok 2024.

Does Generation Z use TikTok search more than Google?

How TikTok Can Help Your Small Business Grow

While its sheer user base is reason enough for businesses to leverage the platform, there’s an even more compelling factor: TikTok users spend approximately $110 million per month, making it the top-grossing non-gaming app.

How TikTok Can Help Your Small Business Grow

Trump joins TikTok

While serving as President, Trump tried to ban TikTok but is now opposed to banning it because that would help its rival, Facebook.

Trump joins TikTok

Unless it is sold

House passes legislation that would ban TikTok

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year.

House passes legislation that would ban TikTok

6 months of war

Over 3 million video clips removed from TikTok since 10/7

The popular video social media platform says that thanks to improvements to content monitoring technology models at the start of the war, there was a 234% increase in the removal of infringing comments in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

Over 3 million video clips removed from TikTok since 10/7

Ofir Dayan:

'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'

Ofir Dayan explains in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the impact of public diplomacy on the battlefields of Gaza.

'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'

Former US Treasury Secretary seeks to buy TikTok

Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s assembling a team of investors to make a bid to buy TikTok: It’s a great business.

Former US Treasury Secretary seeks to buy TikTok

Bipartisan support:

House approves bill that could ban TikTok

House of Representatives approves bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok by a majority of 352 to 65. It is not yet clear what how the bill will fare in the Senate.

House approves bill that could ban TikTok

House lawmakers advances bill banning TikTok

US House lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would ban TikTok from US app stores unless ByteDance divests the company.

House lawmakers advances bill banning TikTok

Zuckerberg apologizes to bereaved families

Mark Zuckerberg gave a personal apology to families whose children had been harmed by social media during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting titled 'Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis.'

Zuckerberg apologizes to bereaved families

Noa Kirel sues TikTok Israel for year-end review

Attorneys for the Eurovision star sued TikTok and a public relations firm for a claim that Kirel was second to artist Anna Zak on TikTok in 2023.

Noa Kirel sues TikTok Israel for year-end review

TikTok remonetizes Israeli war slogan

TikTok has reversed the restrictions it placed on the popular Hebrew slogan 'Together, we will win.'

TikTok remonetizes Israeli war slogan

TikTok refuses to run ads calling for return of hostages

Communications Minister contacts TikTok, demands it walk back its decision not to approve ads of the Hostages and Missing Persons Forum.

TikTok refuses to run ads calling for return of hostages

Jewish influencers meet with TikTok to fight antisemitism

A group of the most notable Jewish influencers on the net met with TikTok executives to ask them to fight antisemitic content.

Jewish influencers meet with TikTok to fight antisemitism

Via TikTok, China helps spread antisemitic ignorance

After Hamas’ genocidal pogrom last month, lies about Israel exploded on the Chinese-run platform, as China encourages antisemitism. Op-ed.

Via TikTok, China helps spread antisemitic ignorance

Tiktok removes video threatening Hamas terrorist leader

Social media site removed video in which MK Almog Cohen tells Yahya Sinwar that 'we are the door to your hell.'

Tiktok removes video threatening Hamas terrorist leader

TikTok to crack down on disinformation on Israel-Hamas war

TikTok assigns more people to combat disinformation on its platform in wake of attack on Israel by Hamas.

TikTok to crack down on disinformation on Israel-Hamas war

Will we soon be paying to use social media?

TikTok plans to offer "ad-free" service for a monthly fee. Meta will also soon offer a monthly payment to users in Europe for removing ads.

Will we soon be paying to use social media?

Indonesian woman faces jail time over eating pork

An Indonesian woman has been arrested under the county's 'blasphemy law' after eating pork on TikTok.

Indonesian woman faces jail time over eating pork

Lebanese citizen arrested for praising Israel on TikTok

A man answering the question 'Which Arab country do you prefer?' has been arrested for choosing Israel.

Lebanese citizen arrested for praising Israel on TikTok

NYC's new fad - rat tours

People hoping to see the city's rodent infestation are creating a growing demand for tours to the most affected areas.

NYC's new fad - rat tours

CDC: Don't break eggs on your child's head

The CDC has published a warning against a growing prank trend on TikTok.

CDC: Don't break eggs on your child's head

New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices

New York City cites security concerns in joining a number of US states and cities in banning the app.

New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices

Politics and the end of private lives

When people make their personal lives public, they hand them to the Left. Cancel culture is nourished by consuming the others' lives.Op-ed.

Politics and the end of private lives

TikTok star to emcee event celebrating Israel's 75th birthday

TikTok star Montana Tucker follows Holocaust series by emceeing embassy event for Israel’s 75th anniversary.

TikTok star to emcee event celebrating Israel's 75th birthday

Chilling:

A fallen soldier's last TikTok

Lia Bin-Nun was killed by an Egyptian policeman, while on duty on the Egypt-Israel border. This is her last TikTok video.

A fallen soldier's last TikTok

UK teen TikTok prankster arrested after harassing Orthodox Jews

18-year-old 'Mizzy' arrested after harassing and jumping over Jews, breaking into people's houses.

UK teen TikTok prankster arrested after harassing Orthodox Jews

TikTok sues in bid to overturn Montana ban

Social media company files lawsuit seeking to overturn the state of Montana’s ban on the app.

TikTok sues in bid to overturn Montana ban

TikTok users seek to block ban on app in Montana

News of the lawsuit comes a day after Montana Governor signed legislation to ban TikTok in the state.

TikTok users seek to block ban on app in Montana

Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok

New law prohibits downloads of TikTok in the state and would fine any “entity” for allowing access to the application.

Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok

1.6 million TikTok followers

Miriam Ezagui brings her Orthodox lifestyle to the masses

With 1.6M followers, TikTok influencer Miriam Ezagui teaches the internet about her Orthodox lifestyle

Miriam Ezagui brings her Orthodox lifestyle to the masses

Fruit Roll-ups mania:

Why are Israelis lining up to buy an American candy?

In the past week, customs officers caught over 600Lb of Fruit Roll-ups, and consumers are ready to pay 40 NIS for just one.

Why are Israelis lining up to buy an American candy?

New TikTok news channel to promote activism and advocacy

A new web-based news outlet seeks to bring the younger generation into greater contact with the latest issues in Israel.

New TikTok news channel to promote activism and advocacy

DOJ accuses TikTok of spying on US tech reporters

Probe by DOJ and FBI looking into claims that TikTok employees accessed personal data of Americans, including tech journalists.

DOJ accuses TikTok of spying on US tech reporters

UK bans TikTok from official government devices

The move follows similar restrictions imposed by Canada, the European Union and the United States.

UK bans TikTok from official government devices

TikTok:

'US threatened a ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes'

TikTok says Biden administration has demanded its Chinese owners divest their stakes or face a possible US ban.

'US threatened a ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes'

Father of 9 posing as Hasidic Jew charged with molesting sons

TikTok sensation single father who lied about Jewish background facing 11 charges related to sexually abusing 6 children.

Father of 9 posing as Hasidic Jew charged with molesting sons

Senators to propose bill to ban TikTok

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair to submit bill blocking foreign-owned technology that poses a national security threat.

Senators to propose bill to ban TikTok

House committee votes to give Biden power to ban TikTok

House Foreign Affairs Committee votes in favor of measure granting the administration new powers to ban the ByteDance-owned app.

House committee votes to give Biden power to ban TikTok

Within 30 days:

US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok

The White House gives government agencies 30 days to ensure they do not have Chinese-owned app TikTok on federal devices and systems.

US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok

Abu Ghassan on TikTok

Lebanese citizen enlisted Israeli Arabs to commit terror attacks

Lebanese national used social media to recruit Arabs from the PA and Jerusalem to collect intel and carry out attacks on Israelis.

Lebanese citizen enlisted Israeli Arabs to commit terror attacks

Bentzi Gopstein:

'TikTok has become a honey trap for Jewish girls'

Lehava chairman says girls as young as 12 have been taken advantage of by Arab men who pose as young Jewish boys.

'TikTok has become a honey trap for Jewish girls'

TikTok in talks with Jordan to lift ban

Jordanian authorities suspended use of the app in the kingdom after protests over fuel prices last month.

TikTok in talks with Jordan to lift ban

Three more states ban TikTok from government devices

Kentucky, Wisconsin and North Carolina join 20 other states in banning popular app due to privacy and security concerns.

Three more states ban TikTok from government devices

An open letter to Libs of Tik Tok

I wish you would have made it clear that you are an Orthodox Jew when you appeared on Tucker Carlson. Much good could have resulted. Op-ed.

An open letter to Libs of Tik Tok

Canada:

TikTok blocks anti-Israel content after B’nai Brith advocacy

Banned account also contained praise for Ayatollah Khamenei and footage of Canadian Jews being harassed.

TikTok blocks anti-Israel content after B’nai Brith advocacy

Congressional test highlights spread of Nazi content on Tiktok

How long before new TikTokers see Nazi content? 75 minutes, according to House Jan. 6th committee test.

Congressional test highlights spread of Nazi content on Tiktok

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor makes King Charles’ honors list

TikTok personality Lily Ebert awarded Order of the British Empire for her work in Holocaust education.

99-yr-old Holocaust survivor makes King Charles’ honors list

House committee bans TikTok on House-managed mobile devices

US House of Representatives Committee on House Administration cites "number of security risks".

House committee bans TikTok on House-managed mobile devices

After going viral on TikTok:

Jewish boys choir takes the stage in Hollywood

After their hit song 'Yerushalayim' went viral on TikTok, the Miami Boys Choir put on a free concert in Universal Studios.

Jewish boys choir takes the stage in Hollywood

Senate passes bill banning TikTok from government devices

Measure to bar Chinese-owned TikTok from government devices over security worries heads to House for vote.

Senate passes bill banning TikTok from government devices

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

Bipartisan group of members of Congress urge TikTok to be banned for ties to Chinese Communist Party.

US lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

Arabs arrested after humiliating Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

Police arrest two Arab youth on suspicion of humiliating Jewish man in Old City and uploading the footage to TikTok.

Arabs arrested after humiliating Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

Bedouin Arab films himself shooting M16, uploads clip to TikTok

Bedouin Arab youth. resident of southern Israel, films himself firing M16 out car window, while driving in the Negev.

Bedouin Arab films himself shooting M16, uploads clip to TikTok

FCC member calls for US gov to ban TikTok over privacy concerns

FCC commissioner urges government ban on TikTok citing potential violation of privacy of American users.

FCC member calls for US gov to ban TikTok over privacy concerns