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“Stolen house & baby"

The innocent photo that became a global incitement campaign

Media personality Elchanan Shkolnik found himself at the center of a modern blood libel after an innocent post he shared on X “exploded" among hostile audiences worldwide.

The innocent photo that became a global incitement campaign

ADL report reveals:

Alarming proliferation in antisemitism and extremism on Instagram

With less content moderation, white supremacist networks, terror group supporters, and Nazi merchandise vendors thrive on Instagram; enforcement testing shows 93 percent of reported extremist content goes unremoved.

Alarming proliferation in antisemitism and extremism on Instagram

Captivity survivor cries out: “I don’t deserve this treatment'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski posted a painful Instagram story in which he pleads for an end to the “limitless wave of hatred" against him on social media. “Unfortunately, most of the attacks are coming from the right," he wrote.

Captivity survivor cries out: “I don’t deserve this treatment'

Connecticut school disciplines students over antisemitic posts

Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media.

Connecticut school disciplines students over antisemitic posts

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

IDF reserve soldier films Palestinian Arab prisoner bound and blindfolded, is dismissed from service.

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

'Her brother will die for the Jews:'

Shocking reactions to Sydney Sweeney’s story

The Hollywood star uploaded an innocent recording of a video call with her brother Trent, who serves in the US Air Force, and received hateful reactions.

Shocking reactions to Sydney Sweeney’s story

Chicago man charged over threat to 'shoot up a synagogue'

Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing.

Chicago man charged over threat to 'shoot up a synagogue'

The fantasy factory: Why people post lies about Israel

The human mind is built to respond to images and narrative, not to cross-reference satellite data and dig for facts. Opinion,

The fantasy factory: Why people post lies about Israel

Humiliating women:

AI video sparks outrage across political spectrum

Social activist Naor Narkis sparks strong reactions after posting an AI-generated video, by showing the removal of religious female Knesset members' head coverings.

AI video sparks outrage across political spectrum

Researcher reveals:

How Iranian bots are trying to divide Israel

Arab world researcher Idit Bar warns against despair over a long campaign against the regime in Tehran and shows how automated accounts are being used to wear down the Israeli public.

How Iranian bots are trying to divide Israel

Wave of fake news floods the internet during Iran war

Amid the war, social media platforms have recently been flooded with false and misleading content related to the confrontation between Israel, United States, and Iran.

Wave of fake news floods the internet during Iran war

Goebbels then, Social Media now:

Why Holocaust language Is a propaganda weapon

Words don’t merely describe reality. In the wrong hands, they manufacture it. Opinion.

Why Holocaust language Is a propaganda weapon

Online hate against Deni Avdija following Netanyahu's message

Anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian users attacked the star who became the first Israeli chosen for the NBA All-Star after Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated him.

Online hate against Deni Avdija following Netanyahu's message

'Captain Ella' appointed IDF Arabic spokesperson

Major Ella Waweya, known in the Arab world as 'Captain Ella,' will replace IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee and will be promoted to lieutenant colonel.

'Captain Ella' appointed IDF Arabic spokesperson

Israeli arrested in Turkey for insulting Erdoğan

According to reports on social media, an Israeli woman was arrested after allegedly insulting the Turkish flag and President Erdoğan. The Foreign Ministry said the incident is known and is being handled.

Israeli arrested in Turkey for insulting Erdoğan

AI Companions as Social Tools: The Future of Digital Connection

How artificial intelligence is evolving from productivity tool to emotional companion - exploring multi-modal interaction, creator sovereignty, and the future of human connection.

AI Companions as Social Tools: The Future of Digital Connection

Laffa challenge ends in hospital

TikTok challenge lands social media star in hospital.

Laffa challenge ends in hospital

The viral rabbi who never existed

Rabbi Menachem Goldberg gave a Torah class to hundreds of thousands of people every morning - but he never actually existed.

The viral rabbi who never existed

'We are just getting started'

White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

White House hints the US military is ready in cryptic social media post, as US officials say Trump is weighing military and political options as Iran protests intensify.

White House cryptic post fuels speculation over Iran action

Were you asked to reset your Instagram password?

Instagram users are being requested to reset their passwords, even though they did not initiate the process.

Were you asked to reset your Instagram password?

Oops:

Mamdani’s name now appears on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts

Mamdani takes over NYC mayoral social accounts, leaving his name on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts, including one describing a meeting with Netanayhu whom Mamdani has vowed to arrest.

Mamdani’s name now appears on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts

Australia

Online antisemitic discourse multiplies after Bondi massacre

Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that antisemitic social media posts in Australia rose from about 3,000 a daybefore the Bondi massacre to about 20,000 after the attack.

Online antisemitic discourse multiplies after Bondi massacre

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

A new study finds Instagram helped accounts spreading hate achieve commercial success while promoting extreme and racist merchandise.

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

DHS proposal could force Israelis to share social media records

Israeli tourists could soon be required to show 5 years of social media history to enter the US.

DHS proposal could force Israelis to share social media records

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Analysis:

The "truth" problem cuts across all social science disciplines

There is no epistemological difference between academic Israel studies and conspiracy theories.

The "truth" problem cuts across all social science disciplines

U of Florida:

Federal judge orders student who posted antisemitism readmitted

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online.

Federal judge orders student who posted antisemitism readmitted

Guy Pearce apologizes for anti-Israel posts, leaves social media

Guy Pearce says he 'deeply regrets' sharing inaccurate anti-Israel content online and announces a pause from social media following widespread criticism.

Guy Pearce apologizes for anti-Israel posts, leaves social media

Police stress:

TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Dr. Yolanda Yavor, Tel Aviv University professor arrested for posting incitement online, has thousands of followers, knows 'very well' the meaning of what she wrote, police representatives says.

TAU professor published 'violent, dangerous, inciting post'

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Police arrest Dr. Yolanda Yavor from Or Akiva on suspicion of publishing anti-Netanyahu incitement online.

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

Following Hamas Cyber-Op:

IDF to monitor soldiers' social media with AI

The IDF will operate a new artificial intelligence system that will monitor soldiers' public posts on social networks, aiming to prevent the exposure of sensitive information.

IDF to monitor soldiers' social media with AI

'Hate has gone viral'

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Addressing the the Paris Mayors Summit on Antisemitism, European Jewish Congress President Dr Moshe Kantor launched a radical plan aimed at eradicating hate-filled antisemitism from social media forums targeting disaffected youth.

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Texas man arrested for antisemitic death threats faces charges

Nicholas Lyn Ray of Texas is charged with making antisemitic death threats to Jewish conservative pundits.

Texas man arrested for antisemitic death threats faces charges

During livestream

Anti-Israel Twitch streamer Hasan Piker accused of shocking dog

Far-left Twitch streamer who called Jews "inbred" and said it "does not matter" if Israelis were raped on 10/7 faces controversy over his treatment of his dog during a livestream.

Anti-Israel Twitch streamer Hasan Piker accused of shocking dog

Nepal's PM resigns following violent youth-led protests

Deadly protests in Nepal leave 19 dead and hundreds injured, pushing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign over the Gen Z-led unrest which erupted after a social media ban.

Nepal's PM resigns following violent youth-led protests

Arab worker recorded contaminating ice cream for Jewish customers

A disturbing video circulating on social media shows an Arab worker at an ice cream factory contaminating products intended for Jewish customers.

Arab worker recorded contaminating ice cream for Jewish customers

Fact check

Arabic social media flooded with fake anti-Israel claims

AFP reveales fabricated posts on Arabic social media falsely claiming Israeli officers were arrested in Europe and misusing unrelated videos to spread anti-Israel propaganda.

Arabic social media flooded with fake anti-Israel claims

Huda Kattan doubles down after backlash over antisemitism

Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan defends anti-Israel conspiracy rant: ‘There is a smear campaign against me.’

Huda Kattan doubles down after backlash over antisemitism

Unprecedented:

Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts

Argentine lawmaker Vanina Biasi indicted for antisemitism after posting tweets comparing Israel to Nazis.

Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts

Australia to ban social media before age 16

Starting December, Australia will ban young people under 16 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Australia to ban social media before age 16

xAI apologizes for Grok's post-upgrade antisemitic responses

Elon Musk's xAI issues an apology after its AI assistant, Grok, published antisemitic posts following a software update. The company attributes the issue to a change aimed at making Grok more "human-like".

xAI apologizes for Grok's post-upgrade antisemitic responses

X's Grok AI silenced after spreading antisemitic tropes

Elon Musk's X takes its Grok AI chatbot offline after it repeatedly pushed antisemitic narratives.

X's Grok AI silenced after spreading antisemitic tropes

AI gone rogue:

Grok chatbot generates blatantly antisemitic content

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot generates numerous antisemitic social media posts following a recent update, including praising Hitler and promoting Jewish stereotypes. Anti-Defamation League condemns the content as "irresponsible, dangerous, and antisemitic".

Grok chatbot generates blatantly antisemitic content

Netanyahu thanks Trump for support after call to cancel his trial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to US President Donald Trump’s public call to cancel his trial, thanking him for his 'tremendous support' for both Israel and the Jewish people.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for support after call to cancel his trial

Shock on Social Media:

Israeli tweets used for Iranian propaganda

Several tweets by Israelis following Iran's attack on Soroka Hospital received over a million views and were distributed on Iranian channels as if to justify the attack.

Israeli tweets used for Iranian propaganda

Global Shift:

Majority of citizens now rely on social media for news

A major shift in global news consumption is underway, as most citizens around the world are turning away from traditional digital media platforms in favor of social media for their news updates.

Majority of citizens now rely on social media for news

Shocking:

Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Guy Christensen, an influencer boasting nearly 3.5 million followers on various platforms, has released a video praising the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington.

Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Incitement on social media:

'Go out and burn the forests - for Gaza'

Calls for set fire to Israel's forests and settlements circulating on Palestinian Arab social media groups.

'Go out and burn the forests - for Gaza'

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

Party invitation includes 'No Jews,’ campus officials respond swiftly.

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

Non-Jewish 'rabbi' sentenced to 135 for abusing adoptive sons

Hayim Nissim Cohen, a fake rabbi with over 300,000 TikTok followers, sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons.

Non-Jewish 'rabbi' sentenced to 135 for abusing adoptive sons

US to screen prospective immigrant social media for antisemitism

US Citizenship and Immigration Service announces that immigration benefits will be denied to people "social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism, antisemitic terrorist organizations, or other antisemitic activity" is found on their accounts.

US to screen prospective immigrant social media for antisemitism

Haaretz columnist sits down with antisemitic podcast host

Jackson Hinke, who praises terrorists daily and even recently visited Yemen to meet with Houthis leaders, interviewed Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy, who attacked Israel and its government to Hinkle's delight.

Haaretz columnist sits down with antisemitic podcast host

Nurse who justified murder of Shiri Bibas is fired

Oregon nurse Camesha Hart, who called Jews 'dogs and vermin', said Bibas family should be 'grateful' bodies of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir weren't returned in blue-zip body bags, is fired from position at OHSU.

Nurse who justified murder of Shiri Bibas is fired

Lizzy Savetsky:

'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Online Israel advocate Lizzy Savetsky explains her raw approach to promoting Israel - a heartfelt message delivered with no production or effects.

'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Is Social Followers UK a Legit Service or a Scam?

A trusted way to buy TikTok followers or buy Instagram followers is to avail the legit services of Social Followers UK

Is Social Followers UK a Legit Service or a Scam?

$10 Million:

Hamas' social media star stole money raised for a hospital

Salah Al-Jaafari, a social media star from the Gaza Strip who supports Hamas, is suspected of pocketing donations raised for a Gazan hospital.

Hamas' social media star stole money raised for a hospital

Strengthens online presence

IDF launches platforms in Turkish

Amid regional developments, the IDF Spokesperson launches official accounts in the Turkish language, thereby expanding the IDF’s digital presence to seven different languages.

IDF launches platforms in Turkish

Death by Algorithm

What we see and why. For example, with algorithms controlling what your acquaintances get to see, how do you, as a proud Zionist, explain to someone the story of the Bibas family and the impact of Hamas’ atrocities? Op-ed.

Death by Algorithm

Is Rabbi Kahane making a comeback on social media?

Zionist influencers and activists crossed swords on social media after a prominent activist posted a video of the right-wing rabbi and politician.

Is Rabbi Kahane making a comeback on social media?

'Thank you to everyone who prayed': Yarden Bibas' moving post

One day after his wife Shiri's remains were returned to Israel, Yarden Bibas thanks those who supported and cared for his family.

'Thank you to everyone who prayed': Yarden Bibas' moving post