 Finding community, empathy online in an era of rageWhile popular platforms are programmed to amplify people’s weaknesses, there are places online designed to encourage connection and empathy. Shared a 'hurtful' Facebook post? Now you can be sued for thatIn an unprecedented decision, Israeli court says Facebook users who shared hurtful posts can be sued. Gave a like? Don't worry, you're fine. Delaware county Republican official under fire for 'Jews In Name Only' postVice chair of Republican Party in Sussex County, Delaware under fire over Facebook posts against Jews testifying in impeachment hearings. Report: Data of millions of Facebook users exposed onlineMore than 267 million Facebook users had their personal data exposed in an online database that was eventually taken down. 'Facebook would have let Hitler post anti-Semitic ads'Accepting ADL award, Baron Cohen slams Facebook's policy of not fact-checking political ads.Yad L'Achim sues Facebook over missionary targeting of minorsMissionary watchdog group takes social media giant Facebook to court in class-action lawsuit over ads by missionaries targeting children. IDF to Gazans: Is it worth it?IDF reaches out to Gaza residents on social media, saying Islamic Jihad is ruing their children's lives. "Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is assaulting the truth"Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, writer of film on Facebook's rise, blasts Zuckerberg, accusing him of 'assaulting truth'. Facebook and freedom of expression: Time for restrictions?Facebook and the First Amendment: Policing free speech on the platform? Facebook under scrutiny over content regulationHow Facebook's power to dictate and censor content could eventually be more dangerous than Russia-sponsored ads to interfere in US electionsThe importance of being Mark Zuckerberg"Your account has been terminated. Failure to meet community standards.” Who decides what those standards are?Sacha Baron Cohen makes Nazi analogy to slam Zuckerberg's speech'Borat' actor says Facebook CEO's defense of free speech is akin to a restaurant welcoming anti-Semites who shout anti-Semitic insults. Zuckerberg: Warren presidency would be bad for FacebookFacebook CEO pledges to fight Elizabeth Warren's promise to break up large tech companies.Why is Fatah hiding its Facebook page?Fatah, fearing Facebook would close its homepage due to anti-Semitism, support for terrorism and violence, hides page. Facebook takes down Fatah's home pageFollowing Palestinian Media Watch reports on terror-supporting posts on Fatah page, Facebook removes PA ruling party page.Facebook suspends Likud election bot, accuses it of hate speechFacebook accuses Likud of 'hate speech' with automated election post claiming Arabs 'want to destroy us'.Facebook's terror-promoting partnership with FatahPalestinian Media Watch's new report finds that "Facebook has chosen to be Fatah’s willing partner in 2019.” Trump admin reinstates official wrongly accused of anti-SemitismSenior Labor Department adviser Leif Olson forced out after being accused of anti-Semitism - for Facebook post mocking anti-Semitism. Today: Launch of West Bank Jewish Population Stats FB pageBet El Institutions is launching the parallel FB page to their well-established curated email newsletter, West Bank Stats. Calls to murder police officer who killed terrorist last weekZionist organization notifies police after Facebook users call to murder police officer who eliminated Temple Mount terrorist.Facebook to 'minimize potential harm' during Israeli electionsFacebook says it is taking measures to "fact-check" content and minimize "potential harm" during Israel's election period. Age your photos - and compromise your privacy?Have you used FaceApp? Made by Russian developers, members of Congress say the app could be a national security threat. Facebook slapped with highest fine in historyFacebook will pay a $5 billion fine for privacy violations, reports say. Critics: 'This isn't a fine, it's a favor to Facebook.' Meet the Pro Israeli man targeted as a ‘social media’ enemyAlan Silver, a man with pro-Israel and conservative views, has been suspended or banned from Facebook over and over. Is this fair?Jewish charity targeted by online harassment campaignArab users targeting Israeli Jewish charity succeed in forcing closure of charity's Facebook page for phony 'abuse' reports.Facebook stocks drop following email leakFacebook INC uncovers emails showing CEO Mark Zuckerberg may have been involved in controversial privacy practices. Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg to visit IsraelSheryl Sandberg, one of the most powerful women in Silicon Valley, will be visiting Israel on a family trip. Facebook bans black conservative activist Candace OwensFacebook claims temporary block was a 'mistake,' but adds conservative activist to list of possible 'hate agents.'Facebook bans Israeli firm over fake election postsFacebook takes down hundreds of accounts linked to 'coordinated inauthentic behavior.'Israeli study: Facebook can cause depressionFacebook lowers self-esteem, new study finds, such that 15 minutes of surfing is enough to increase chances of depression. Farrakhan talks of 'Satanic Jews' at Catholic church addressDenying accusations of anti-Semitism, Nation of Islam leader says he distinguishes between 'good Jews' and 'Satanic Jews'. National Library seeks to identify IDF soldiers in old photosNational Library of Israel, in a special collaboration with Facebook Israel, calls on Israelis to identify and tag family members in photos. Trump’s homage to Lenny BruceTrump is a funny guy, if only they would give him the chance, which they won’t; their loss, and our loss.Facebook will still allow users to deny the HolocaustFacebook allows users to 'say things on Facebook that are wrong or inaccurate, even when they are offensive.'Facebook bans anti-SemitesFacebook is banning anti-Semites like David Duke, Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones, as well as some of their fan pages.It begins with censorshipThere is a difference – and this is important – there is a difference between freedom to speak and freedom to talk back. Freedom to talk back is strictly policed - and if you think differently than they think you should, your words are terminated. Cafe owner apologizes for anti-Semitic Facebook postNew Mexico cafe owner apologizes, closes shop, after backlash over anti-Semitic Facebook post. US man charged over plot to commit mass shooting against JewsWashington state man charged with two felonies for posting plans on Facebook to commit a mass shooting against Jewish targets. Who is really behind anti-Likud 'bots' report?Amid push back against report of alleged Likud online smear campaign, some have cited report's ties to left-wing US group. Is it fake news?Facebook, Instagram to ban white nationalist postsSocial media outlets expand ban on white supremacists to include white nationalist and white separatist groups and comments.Facebook staff had access to hundreds of millions of passwordsFacebook reveals it did not properly mask the passwords of hundreds of millions of its users, leading to them being accessible by its staff. Facebook vows transparency in Israeli election adsFacebook rolls out tool in Israel to indicate who paid for election advertisements. Facebook experiences outages around the worldUsers around the world, especially in Western Europe and the United States, report problems signing in and uploading posts. Dear Leftists, you bring war and bloodshedYair Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, publishes post on Facebook comparing security situation during Left regime with past ten years.Zuckerberg: On the way to change or another marketing trick?Facebook promises to put privacy first, but is it too late?Facebook blocks Otzma YehuditSocial network blocks official page of right-wing Otzma Yehudit party. Party to ask election committee chairman to intervene. Facebook removes Hosen LeYisrael's postBenny Gantz's party called on the public to harass Likud candidates and published their phone numbers. Post removed due to rule violations. Facebook live from Erez CrossingIDF Gaza Coordination and Liaison Administration head broadcasts live from Erez crossing answering questions from Gaza web-surfers. Israelis are the top users of social media in the worldPew study shows Israeli adults have highest level of social media use in the world, with 77% of adults connected.Facebook removes hundreds of Iranian accountsNearly 800 fake accounts created in Iran to spread anti-Israel messages around the world removed from Facebook.Whatsapp, Instagram and FB Messenger to integrate by 2020Mark Zuckerberg seeks to integrate Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, with end-to-end encryption. The automated speech policeTeaching computers to weed out online hate speech is a terrible idea. Is the '10-year challenge' a Facebook ploy?Is Facebook pushing the meme as a way to improve its facial recognition capabilities? How worried should you be about Facebook and cyber warfare?How lawmakers are responding, and what can be done about vulnerability to ongoing cyberattacks?NGOs call to purge Zuckerberg for 'weaponizing anti-Semitism'32 NGOs, led by prominent left-wing groups, call on Facebook to purge Mark Zuckerberg from board - over attacks on billionaire George Soros. Facebook blocks Yair Netanyahu after he calls for revengeFacebook blocks account of Yair Netanyahu after he shares content banned by platform calling to avenge murders of Israelis by Muslims. Yair Netanyahu: There will never be peace with 'Palestinians'Prime Minister's son temporarily banned from Facebook for criticizing social media giant after hoping terrorists are brought to justice. |
