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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.

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".

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

$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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Ye returns to X, defending antisemitic posts and T-shirt

Kanye West, back on X again, says he is ‘not under Jewish control anymore.’

Ye shuts X account: 'I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent'

Following string of antisemitic posts, rapper Kanye West thanks X owner Elon Musk for the platform shuts down his account.

France:

Social media influencer to face trial for inciting terrorism

25-year-old Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France next month over TikTok video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.

Ford social media account displays anti-Israel messages

Ford Motor Company social media account briefly displays three anti-Israel messages before removing them. Spokesperson says the account was compromised.

New social media trend increases injuries among youngsters

New social media trend, the Superman Challenge, increases fractures and serious head injuries among youngsters, hospital warns.

Livestreaming platform bans hateful use of 'Zionist'

Streaming platform Twitch bans the word ‘Zionist’ as a proxy for spreading hate toward Jews and Israelis.

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.

Oct. 7 investigation:

There was no betrayal, soldiers were victim to cyberattacks

IDF completes investigation examining weak spots in information security prior to the Hamas massacre, revealing how the terror group gathered information for use in the attack.

The anti-Israel industry of lies:

Video clip makes IDF soldiers out to be murderers

Social media footage exposes another anti-Israel protest, which makes it seem as if IDF soldiers are woman-killers.

Chicago: New school board pres. resigns over antisemitic posts

Chicago school board president resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts.

TikToker who confused Greek and Israeli flags arrested & charged

Amber Matthews, TikToker who ripped down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli, is identified and arrested.

Jewish professor:

Muhlenberg College fired me for anti-Israel posts

Professor accused of harassing pro-Israel students online is fired from Muhlenberg College; Association for American University Professors promises to investigate.

IDF exposes Hezbollah's online catfishing network

The IDF revealed a network of dozens of fake social media users run by Hezbollah terrorists with the aim of collecting intelligence on IDF soldiers and bases.

CEO of Internet Rimon:

Content on social media causes PTSD in adolescents

Yariv Pe'er, CEO of Internet Rimon, explains how traumatic content on social media causes adolescents and adults to develop secondary post-traumatic symptoms.

Jewish influencer enrolls in seminary in Jerusalem's Old City

Jewish influencer Ellie Zeiler swaps jet-setting for Jerusalem, taking her 20M followers along.

Arizona:

Man suspected of threatening to kill Trump arrested

Authorities in Arizona arrest man in connection with an alleged social media threat to kill former President Donald Trump.

Security breach:

Arabs circulating photos of Force 100 soldiers

Photos of the soldiers suspected of abusing a terrorist were distributed on Arabic social media groups. The soldiers' attorneys are petitioning to have them forbidden for publication.

ISA reveals:

The profiles that Iran uses to try to enlist Israelis

The ISA revealed a partial list of fake social media profiles and groups that are used by Iranian intelligence to try to enlist Israelis for espionage operations.

A holistic aproach to fighting antisemitism

The battlefield of our time largely exists on social media. Opinion.

Can we stop antisemitism in schools and on social media?

Maybe this is a problem that can be solved with books. Op-ed.

Former 'Bachelor' contestant apologizes for Auschwitz comment

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about her Auschwitz visit attire.

Eric Adams: No room for hate in our city or on our globe

NY Mayor Adams tells largest-ever summit of influencers fighting antisemitism that they have the tools to change history.

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.

Turkey to ban soldiers from posting from inside bases

The Turkish government is advancing regulations that would prohibit soldiers from posting on social media from inside military installations.

Report: Israel targeted US lawmakers with AI campaign

Hundreds of fake accounts and three fake news sites were used to attempt to influence Americans and US lawmakers' opinions of the war against Hamas in Gaza, NYT report says.

Online incitement:

Arab who impersonated a soldier and slandered Israel was arrested

A 19-year-old Arab from Abu Ghosh posed as an IDF soldier and gave an interview against Israel on social media. The police arrested him.

She won't mention 'Israel':

Ms. Rachel offers prayer for 'all children'

Following backlash and cyberbullying, Ms. Rachel sings a prayer ‘for all the children,’ including hostages and Israelis.

In a skincare ad: Montana Tucker highlights freed hostages' story

Influencer Montana Tucker featured a freed Israeli hostage in a skincare promo, drawing conflicting responses.

Happy Birthday?

Australian bakery sells Hamas-themed cakes

A bakery in Australia sparked outrage after selling a "Hamas cake" for a birthday.

Watch:

What do the campus protesters actually know about the conflict?

New video posted to social media reveals the lack of knowledge of campus anti-Israel protesters about what they are protesting over.

Terrorist's brother arrested on suspicion of incitement

Counterterrorism officers arrest brother of terrorist who carried out 2022 terror attack, on suspicion of spreading incitement and support for terror.

Palestinian social media groups celebrate stabbing attack

A message circulating among Palestinian Telegram groups praised this morning's stabbing attack and called for others to imitate it.

6 months of war

Over 3 million video clips removed from TikTok since 10/7

The popular video social media platform says that thanks to improvements to content monitoring technology models at the start of the war, there was a 234% increase in the removal of infringing comments in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

Poll:

60% of children harmed by internet content about the war

A survey by several services has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Israel's youth has been negatively impacted by social media content regarding the war.

New report reveals:

Social media platforms allow denials of Hamas rapes

Ahead of International Women's day, Cyberwell raises alarm on social media trend denying Oct. 7th rape by Hamas and allies.

Chinese actor says 'Jews are all rats & cockroaches'

Chinese actor from popular ‘Boonie Bears’ kids show under fire after antisemitic social media posts.

Social media:

Watchdog flags over 150,000 posts for antisemtism

Report notes increase in platforms' moderation efforts through increased rates of removal of antisemitic content.

'You are our soldiers on the digital battlefield'

The head of digital operations in the Israeli Foreign Ministry calls for the public to join in telling the stories of the October 7th massacre.

'We're showing which is the right side of history'

Noah Shufutinsky from StandWithUs Israel tells about the advances being made in representing Israel online.