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US Group: Iranian Hackers Target Israelis on Facebook

Iranian hackers use social media networks to spy on Israelis, by pretending to be their online 'friends,' a US organization said.

Iranian Court Summons Facebook Founder for 'Breaching Privacy'

Court in Fars region demands 'Zionist' Mark Zuckerberg answer allegations amid crackdown on social media in Iran.

Iran Bans WhatsApp Because of 'Zionist Connection'

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

'We are all Nahlawis'

Protests Erupt in Hevron for Soldier Punished over Arab Assault

From Facebook to real time: viral campaign gains public support, 60,000 'likes', and MKs' endorsement for IDF soldier.

In Passover Prayer, Secularist Lapid Calls for Divine Love

In a special Passover prayer posted on his Facebook page, Finance Minister Yair Lapid asked G-d to show His love for the Jewish people

Top Religious Zionist Rabbi: Allow Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

Rabbi Benny Lau condemns anti-Jewish discrimination, supports rights of Jews to pray at the site even though he does not.

Zuckerberg Phones Obama to Complain About NSA Spying

Facebook founder calls President Obama in the wake of report that the NSA took advantage of Facebook for its spying program.

Erdogan Threatens to Ban YouTube and Facebook

Amid pressure over corruption scandal, Turkey's prime minister threatens to take Internet censorship even further.

Because of Facebook? WhatsApp Goes Down for 2 Hours

Three days after being purchased by Facebook, WhatsApp's users were unable to access the service for several hours on Saturday.

Facebook Pays More than $16 Billion for WhatsApp

In biggest acquisition yet, Facebook purchases fast-growing mobile messaging service WhatsApp.

Sapir Sabah: 'The Principal Came After Me'

Teenager who complained against leftist teacher Adam Verete expelled, claims incident occurred in teacher's lounge.

Rolling Stones Urged to Boycott Israel

A new Facebook page calls the Rolling Stones to to boycott Israel due its "crimes against humanity."

Video: A Look Back At Israel's History - Facebook Style

Inspiring video offers a look at Israel's past from the founding of the modern state, in the engaging 'A Look Back' format.

Israeli Radio Host Proves Roger Waters' Hypocrisy

Israeli radio host responded politely to Roger Waters' Facebook post calling to boycott Israel. Waters deleted the post.

'Criminals Guilty of Price Tag Should Be Dealt With Severely'

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni celebrates the indictments given to 3 Samaria men for 'price tag' attacks, claims attacks prevent peace.

Fatah Facebook Page Tells Parents to Raise Children for Terror

'Teach them that we live in misery. Teach them that there is a seed in the soil; if you water it with blood, it will sprout a revolution.'

Jewish Home Rallies Behind Ariel Zilber

Party takes on support for snubbed musician Ariel Zilber as their own pet project; every MK posts a Zilber song to their Facebook page.

IDF Evaluates Draft-Dodger with Facebook, Debate Ensues

Incoming recruit declares herself 'religious' - and, thus, exempt - just before draft date; IDF uses Facebook to accuse her of fakery.

Abbas's Fatah Praises Past and Present Terrorists

Fatah praises two past terrorist murderers as 'heroes' on Facebook, also honors terrorist who fired on IDF this week.

Bennett: I Will Continue to Tell the Truth

Hours after apologizing to Netanyahu, Bennett thanks his supporters on Facebook.

Public Debate over Non-Jewish Girlfriend of Netanyahu's Son

Relationship between prime minister's son and Norweigan woman sparks heated discussion on assimilation.

Facebook-Savvy Cops Track Down Graffiti 'Artist' Online

Police on Sunday detained a youth for defacing dozens of walls in Netanya with ugly graffiti – using Facebook to track down the culprit

Arab MKs Join Palestinian Celebration of Sharon's Death

Outpouring of abuse against Sharon by PA TV, Fatah, Arab Knesset parties.

'My Body and Soul are Ready to Fight and Die'

Former student activist makes inflammatory anti-Israel remarks on Facebook; Canadian pro-Israel group complains to the police.

MK Slams 'Communist' Lapid

In contrast to Jewish Home MK's attack on 'Comrade Lapid's' threats against Chief Rabbinate, Bennett notably silent.

Woman to Pay 10,000 for Facebook Criticism

Judge warns: Facebook slander will cost dearly, starting soon.

‘Facebook Saved Lives’ During Winter Storm

Facebook, city websites credited with keeping residents up-to-date – and safe – during unusually harsh snowstorm.

Hareidim Fight 'Discrimination' on Facebook - with a New Logo

Hareidi group creates two-bar ‘equality’ symbol as protest against rejection of anti-discrimination bill.

Shaked Vilified for Same-Sex Marriage Stance

Jewish Home faction head compared to Nazis, told to ‘burn in hell’ for backing party’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage.

Dangerous Trojan Horse Virus Hits Israel

Trojan horse viruses on Facebook are among the top threats to Israeli computer users for November.

Fatah Video Publicizes Threats to Kidnap, Kill, Bomb Israelis

Palestinian Media Watch finds video on Fatah's Facebook page advocating terror against Israelis.

Arab Hackers Target Israeli Facebook Users

Hackers from Tunisia and Gaza break into the Facebook accounts of some 13,000 Israelis, make public a list of usernames and passwords.

Beit Shemesh Mayor: No Gays Here

Asked about homosexuals, re-elected mayor Abutbul says city is “pure,” refers question to health ministry, police.

Fatah Reiterates Glorification of Terror on FB

PMW has exposed terror glorification on Fatah's Facebook page, group reiterates glorification in response and calls for continued terror.

Facebook Lifts Ban on Beheading Videos

Facebook condemned as ‘irresponsible’ for allowing footage of decapitations.

Facebook Buys Israeli Startup Onavo

Facebook will acquire Israeli startup Onavo, in a deal said to be worth up to $200 million.

Criminal Case Open Against Soldier Who Trashed Rabbi Yosef

A criminal case has opened against an Israeli soldier from Ashdod who allegedly compared the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Hitler.

Human Rights Group Urges Facebook to Boycott Iranian Regime

A recent decision to provide social media to 15 Iranian ministers upsets Israeli human rights org: "stop assisting terrorists."

Israeli Man Sues Facebook Over Ban

Omri Weil filed the law suite after being suspended from the Facebook and denied the right to an appeal.

Did Assad's Son Taunt the U.S. Army on Facebook?

A Facebook post reportedly by Syrian President's son may not have been authentic, but has nevertheless caught attention.

Bennett to Livni: Get Over It

Bennett continues with brief Facebook replies to political critics.

Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Page Hacked

After Facebook denied his glitch discovery, computer expert Khalil Shreateh proved his point by hacking CEO Marc Zuckerberg's page.

PM's 'Hasbara' Director Suspended Over 'Offensive' Posts

Danny Seaman, head of Israel's on-line communications activities, claims he is the victim of a vendetta by left-wing newspaper.

Students Get Paid to Defend Israel on Social Networks

The Prime Minister's office announced that it will recruit students and pay them for posting pro-Israel statuses on Facebook and Twitter.

J Street Cancels Poorly Attended Event, Then Covers It Up

J Street removed an event from its Facebook page after a reporter mocked the group’s inability to draw a crowd.

Abbas's Fatah Celebrates Murders of Jews on Facebook

An official Fatah Facebook page presents terror killings as heroic achievements, as “peace talks” continue.

Fatah Facebook: Female Terrorist is 'Master of the World'

The administrator of one of Fatah's official Facebook pages recently posted a picture calling female terrorists the “master of the world."

Lapid Amused by ‘Lapidomator’ App

New app allows users to create their own Yair Lapid-style Facebook statuses.

Facebook 'Deserves Credit' for Removing Hungarian Hate Speech

Anti-Defamation League today praises Facebook for removing the page the leading Hungarian purveyor of anti-Semitic hate speech.

Facebook Inventor Gives a "Like" to Samaria

Jared Morgenstern, the man behind Facebook's "Like" feature, is in Israel to discover his roots and began in the Binyamin region.

Rowhani Welcomes Facebook, Rejects Segregation

Iran's president-elect expresses progressive views about civil liberties, freedom of expression and the internet.

Saudi Arabia Jails Seven for Facebook Activism

Saudi Arabia has sent seven Shi'ite Muslims to jail for up to ten years for posting status messages calling for anti-government protests.

Facebook Reveals: Over Six Million User Details Exposed

Facebook revealed that due to a bug on site, roughly six million phone numbers and e-mail addresses had been inadvertently exposed.

Lapid Hitler Facebook Image Goes Viral, Stirs Outrage

Facebook image of Finance Minister Yair Lapid wearing Nazi uniform and looking like Hitler goes viral, causing outrage.

Khamenei Facebook Post 'Raw, Full-Throated, Unadulterated' Hate

Jewish group denounces “raw, full-throated and unadulterated anti-Semitism” of Iranian supreme leader facebook post.

Are Google and Facebook Fighting Over Israeli App?

Google is considering buying Israeli map-software provider Waze, setting up a possible bidding war with Facebook.

Facebook in Talks to Buy Israeli GPS App

Facebook is in talks on a potential $1 billion deal to buy the Israel-based GPS mobile navigation app Waze, says The Wall Street Journal.

NY Teen Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Yeshiva

A Jewish high school student in Long Island has been arrested after threatening to blow up his Yeshiva.

Lapid’s Independence Day Message: We Are 'Both'

Lapid sends Independence Day message appealing to Israeli nature, but may offend hareidi Jews, ‘settlers.’

Opposition Slams Lapid Over Planned Cuts

Lapid chooses to avoid special Knesset session but finds time to post on Facebook, angering opposition.