News for Facebook Facebook reports increased ad revenue even as ADL-led boycott reduced spendingAdvertising boycott organized by the ADL and other groups reduces Facebook revenues from top advertisers - but fails to cut overall income. Netanyahu blasts TV station: They are covering up incitementPM accuses Channel 12 television of covering up incitement by the far left to assassinate the Prime Minister. Complaint sent to police over call to assassinate NetanyahuFacebook deletes account on which call to assassinate Prime Minister Netanyahu was posted. Holocaust survivors urge Zuckerberg to remove Holocaust denial from FacebookHolocaust survivors lending their voices to campaign urging Facebook CEO to remove Holocaust denial from the social media site. Heads of large technology companies testify before US lawmakersApple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google CEOs testify on Capitol Hill over antitrust concerns. Facebook suspends UK rapper Wiley after he moves his messages toward Jews thereUK-based rapper Wiley suspended on Facebook after moving his anti-Semitic rants there, after being suspended from Twitter.Republican lawmaker files criminal referral against Facebook CEORep. Matt Gaetz files criminal referral against Facebook CEO for allegedly making false statements to Congress. Suspended FB user reinstated after Arutz Sheva exposureSuspended Facebook user blocked for 30 days fully reinstated after query submitted to senior FB exec that included coverage by Arutz Sheva.Report: Facebook considering ban on political adsFacebook reportedly considering imposing a ban on political ads in the days leading up to the US election in November. Facebook confirms 'hate speech' suspension for quoting FarrakhanSocial media mammoth rejects appeal by user suspended for quoting Nation of Islam head almost verbatim. Facebook won't let boycott affect hate speech policiesMark Zuckerberg nonplussed by advertising boycott, says companies 'will be back soon enough' even if policies don't change.Facebook ad shows a Jewish California state senator clutching Monopoly moneyTrade union posts political advertisement evoking anti-Semitic stereotypes about Jews and money. Can the advertisers' boycott of Facebook be successful?Growing ad boycotts are pressuring Facebook to censor content some groups say constitutes 'hate speech' or misinformation. Texas: Harris County prosecutor resigns after sharing political Facebook postTexas prosecutor resigns over sharing Facebook post comparing Black Lives Matter to the Nazis.List of companies joining boycott of Facebook ads continues to growStarbucks, Hershey and Coca-Cola join Facebook ad boycott after social network announces some reforms.Facebook to label but leave up posts that violate company policiesFacebook CEO says company will label newsworthy posts that violate company policies but will not delete them. Ben & Jerry's boycotts Facebook, demands censorshipVermont-based ice cream company joins growing list of companies boycotting Facebook, demanding company censor posts it deems hate speech. North Face, Patagonia, REI will boycott Facebook ads to protest hate speechSeveral large companies boycott Facebook ads in attempt to force social media giant to stop ignoring hateful lies, dangerous propaganda. Facebook removes Trump ad campaign which targeted AntifaFacebook removes Trump and Pence ad that featured symbol of red triangle. New campaign calls for companies to boycott Facebook adsProtesting hate speech, ADL and NAACP call on companies to stop running Facebook ads in July.Facebook removes viral post falsely portraying IDF soldierPost claiming IDF soldier killed 'Palestinian' boy revealed to be photo of Chilean, not Israeli, officer. Watch: Yehuda Glick holds global prayer from Temple Mount with Christian leadersGlick: 'USA was always Israel's greatest ally! Now, while our closest friend is going through time of crisis - we will stand by their side!' Trump signs new executive order targeting social mediaTrump says new order strips the liability protection from companies that censor content.Facebook appoints 'Free speech panel'Social media giant announces identity members of supervisory board for free speech policy including former Israeli Justice Ministry director Facebook challenges ZoomFacebook offers alternative to Zoom, unveils service featuring virtual "rooms" in which people can visit friends. Facebook needs to answer for putting us in dangerIf Zuckerberg fails to respond, satisfactorily, to what he has done to endanger our lives, the Justice Department needs to act, pronto. Netanyahu complains to Facebook founderPM calls Mark Zuckerberg to demand Facebook take action to ensure fairness in treatment of Israeli elections.Facebook takes down page attacking Lakewood Jewish community'Rise Up Ocean County' page was dedicated to opposing growth of Orthodox community of Lakewood, New Jersey. 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.' |
