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Captivity survivor surprises the Jerusalemites

Rom Braslavski, recently freed from Hamas captivity, moved thousands with a heartfelt message to the “Yerushalmim V'Yerushalmiot” group after two years of silence.

Austrian broadcaster fires editor for antisemitic Facebook post

Austrian public broadcaster fires an editor over an antisemitic post blaming Jews for their own persecution. Broadcaster says the post was "completely unacceptable".

Over terror livestreams

Families of October 7 victims sue Meta

Lawsuit accuses Facebook and Instagram of facilitating Hamas’ October 7 massacre. The plaintiffs, including victims' families, demand over $1 billion for emotional and psychological trauma caused by the platforms' role in livestreaming the attack.

Mark Zuckerberg:

Facebook, Instagram moving 'back to our roots' on free speech

Meta CEO says fact-checkers and efforts to police online speech have made too many mistakes, will be replaced with X-style community notes as company embraces a more free-speech-friendly approach.

BBC's pro-Palestinian study

BBC claims that since the onset of the war, Facebook has limited the ability of Palestinian news outlets to reach their audience.

High-profile Israeli and Zionist social media accounts disabled

As of Saturday morning, multiple high profile Israeli and Zionist Instagram accounts have been disabled, including Duvdevan Israel, Duvdevan US, Betar US and Betar International.

Freedom of the press?

Facebook bans Arutz Sheva due to news reports

Arutz Sheva's English Facebook page was suspended after several posts reporting various events during the war were removed for 'hate speech.'

Meta Oversight Board:

'From the river to the sea' does not violate hate speech rules

The Meta Oversight Board has upheld Facebook's decision not to remove posts with the phrase, claiming it could have different meanings and does not necessarily call for the destruction of Israel.

Meta announces:

End to restrictions on Trump's Instagram and Facebook accounts

Meta to roll back restrictions it placed on former President's Instagram and Facebook accounts, cites desire to ensure parity among presidential candidates leading up to the 2024 election.

US antisemitism envoy:

'Meta announcement on use of 'Zionist' is an important step'

Deborah Lipstadt, US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, welcomes announcement by Facebook parent company that it will classify the use of the term “Zionist” as a euphemism for “Jew” as antisemitic and as Tier 1 hate speech.

Meta to classify use of 'Zionist' in place of Jew as hate speech

Facebook parent company announces new policy to crack down on antisemitism masquerading as anti-Zionism on social media platform, drawing praise from Jewish organizations, antisemitism watchdogs.

Meta's outrageous decision:

The word 'martyr' is permitted on Facebook and Instagram

Until now the company's policy has been to attribute the word ‘martyr’ to terrorist entities. The term is now considered neutral and content containing the word will not be removed.

Final decision?

Meta weighs whether popular anti-Israel phrase should be banned

Should ‘From the river to the sea’ be allowed on Facebook and Instagram? Meta’s Oversight Board is considering the question.

CAM slams Meta Oversight Board for call to end ban on “shaheed”

Combat Antisemitism Movement warns removal of ban on Arabic word for 'martyr' could lead to spread of glorification of murderers on Facebook.

'No Palestine in the Quran'

Local government orders Israeli embassy to remove post

The Singaporean government ordered the Israeli embassy to remove a Facebook post stating the lack of historical or Quranic evidence of the existence of Palestine, citing threats to local Jews.

Meta blocks Khamenei Facebook, Instagram accounts

Iranian Supreme Leader's social media accounts suspended 'for repeatedly violating Meta's Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy' after supporting Hamas and Houthi atacks.

Shin Bet reveals:

How Hamas attempted to use Israeli Jews as couriers

The Shin Bet reveals that Israeli Jews were unknowingly in contact with Hamas terrorists from Gaza who gave them various tasks to complete and packages to transfer.

What's in a name?

Whether called Facebook or Meta,Twitter or X, the same vile slander and incitement to violence pervades the social media giants. Opinion.

Oversight panel:

Meta failing to catch Holocaust denial memes

Meta is failing to catch memes and innuendo promoting Holocaust denial, oversight panel concludes.

Facebook suspends Libs of TikTok account

Citing unnamed violations of 'community standards,' Facebook suspends popular right-wing account that reposts videos of woke activists.

Oversight board:

Meta inappropriately removed content on Gaza war

Meta inappropriately removed content related to Israel-Hamas war, oversight board concludes.

Fox News:

Rashida Tlaib a member of Hamas-praising Facebook group

Palestinian Arab Rep. a member of secret Palestinian American Congress Facebook group where praise for Hamas was posted after Oct. 7.

Citing hacking attempt:

Meta locks several pro-Palestinian Arab accounts

Instagram and Facebook owner blocks several pro-accounts with millions of followers after detecting possible hacking attempt.

Meta:

Independent board to examine handling of Holocaust-denying post

Meta’s handling of ‘SpongeBob’ Holocaust denial post is taken up by independent Oversight Board.

Thousands of users report outage with Meta apps

Meta Platforms says it is aware of issues with its Ads Manager, its advertising tool that lets brands buy and create Facebook ads.

Meta faces $1.3 billion record EU fine

Facebook parent company fined historic amount for failing to abide by high court ruling on transferring EU users' data to the US.

Report:

Islamic Jihad using Facebook bots to hack Israelis' phones

During recent round of fighting, Gaza terrorists monitored using fake social media profiles operated by bots to hack into Israelis' devices.

Mark Zuckerberg wins gold at Brazilian jiujitsu tournament

Meta CEO gets into argument with referee at his first ever Brazilian jiujitsu tournament in California.

Meta may remove Arabic word for 'martyr' from content moderation

Proposal being pushed through by anti-Israel activists claims term linked to terrorism is part of 'legitimate political discourse.'

'I'm back!'

Trump returns to Facebook for the first time since 2021 ban

Former US President expected to be active on social media as part of his campaign to secure the Republican nomination in 2024 election.

Meta to lay off another 10,000 workers

This is the second round of significant job cuts announced by the tech giant in four months.

Report:

Meta planning second round of layoffs this week

Sources say the owner of Facebook and Instagram will cut thousands of employees as soon as this week.

The Nourishmax Eye Cream Case

If you enjoy using cosmetics, your medicine cabinet is stocked to the brim with toners, moisturizers, face oils, and everything in between

Meta testing subscription service for Instagram and Facebook

Meta Verified, which will be launched this week, will let users verify their accounts using a government ID and get a blue badge.

Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts restored

Former president's accounts reinstated after two-year ban stemming from aftermath of Jan. 6 riot.

3 Best Places to Buy Facebook Views (Real & Fast Delivery)

We take a look at the three best places to buy Facebook views on the web, performed manually by real people with active Facebook accounts.

Two years later:

Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts to be reinstated

Meta announces Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will be reinstated with “new guardrails in place to deter repeat offenses.”

Fighting Online Antisemitism:

Facebook ranked number 1 in removing antisemitic content

Ranking of social media networks in the fight against antisemitism in 2022: Facebook removes the greatest percentage of antisemitic content.

Watch: Trump excites fans over Facebook and Twitter return

The former President says the ban has 'dramatically distorted and inhibited the public discourse.'

Trump seeks to have his Facebook account restored

Former President's campaign petitions Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to unblock his account which was blocked after Jan. 6 riots.

Meta preparing to announce whether it will reinstate Trump

Decision on whether to allow former President back on Facebook and Instagram expected to come later this month.

Meta lays off 13 percent of its workforce

Mark Zuckerberg says these are "the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history" as he announces mass layoffs.

Report:

Meta to lay off thousands of employees

Owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp planning to begin large-scale layoffs this week, sources say.

What was Paul Pelosi's attacker posting on his Facebook page?

The man who allegedly attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband was apparently a big supporter of former President Trump.

The Cloud People

​​​​​​​Luftmensch means a 'man of air' detached from the real world, with no real income. With the internet, we're all cloud people. Op-ed.

A letter to Meta - re Al Jazeera

Facebook's “State-controlled media” labelling is to “help people understand who’s behind the news they see on Facebook.” Not Al Jazeera?

Boston:

Exploding package had note threatening Zuckerberg

Note found in package that exploded in Boston attacked Facebook founder and connection between academia and virtual reality developers.

Zuckerberg: FBI told Facebook to censor Hunter Biden story

Facebook CEO tells Joe Rogan the FBI approached his organization, telling them that the Hunter Biden story was 'Russian disinformation.'

Facebook to pay $37.5 million to users for privacy breaches

Facebook agrees to settlement to end class action suit that it violated the privacy of users who did not want to disclose their locations.

Shake up at Meta

Facebook COO stepping down

Sheryl Sandberg stepping down from her role as Chief Operating Officer at Meta, which runs Facebook.

Cyber dept reports modest success in combating online incitement

Thousands of requests submitted to have problematic content removed. TikTok removed over half; Twitter less than a third.

Religious Zionism MK targeted by Palestinian organizations

MK Itamar Ben Gvir publicized threats sent to him along with pictures of bullets and calls to murder his family.

Facebook opens its first retail store

'Meta' store offering virtual reality headsets and accessories to be first retail store in 'metaverse.'

Russia slaps travel ban on US VP, Facebook CEO

Russia sanctions dozens of prominent Americans and Canadians in retaliation for sanctions imposed over Ukraine invasion.

'Gross overspending'? Zuckerberg skyrocketing personal security

Why is the Facebook founder using company money for his personal security?

Russian court bans Facebook and Instagram

Moscow court bans Facebook and Instagram over “extremist activity” in a case against their parent company, Meta.

Court orders Facebook to lift restrictions on Ben-Gvir's account

Jerusalem District Court orders Facebook to restore right-wing MKs account pending final decision in his lawsuit against the company,

Russia blocks Facebook, cites 'discrimination'

Russia's announces Facebook ban in response to restrictions of access to Russian media.

Spotify becomes latest media giant to take steps against Russia

Spotify's Russia-based office closes "until further notice." Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter have made similar moves.

Texas suing Meta for billions over facial recognition software

Texas attorney general says Facebook violated state’s privacy protection laws.