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Tears in the PM's office

Netanyahu moved by children who experienced social ostracism

Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu meet children who experienced social ostracism, discussing cyberbullying and support within schools.

With 240m followers:

Netanyahu's video goes viral

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publishes social media video ahead of holiday, depicting family where son 'comes out' as right-wing.

The Algorithm is watching!

Are you searching for truth, or are you actually enjoying someone’s downfall in order to feel that you are on the “right" side?

The dancer taking over the internet

Video circulating online shows a man expertly balancing and spinning three Pepsi bottles on his chin at haredi wedding. Watch.

Report reveals: Fake AI ‘rabbis’ spread antisemitism on TikTok

New CAM report exposes coordinated TikTok network of fake 'AI rabbis spreading antisemitic hate.

Report:

Iran operating antisemitic terror networks across Europe

The Times reveals Iranian intelligence is recruiting operatives across Europe to carry out attacks on Jewish targets, with at least 20 plots foiled in the past year, according to British security officials.

That was THEN. This is NOW. Media Wars Alert!

For every ugly meme or video taken down in social media, thousands replace it. For every excellent rebuttal article by our finest writers and pundits, new censorship is introduced. Op-ed.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

“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.

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.

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.

Connecticut school disciplines students over antisemitic posts

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

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

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

'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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Laffa challenge ends in hospital

TikTok challenge lands social media star 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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Instagram algorithm promoted antisemitic products

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

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.

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.'

Analysis:

The "truth" problem cuts across all social science disciplines

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

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.

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.

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.

Tel Aviv University professor arrested for incitement

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’

Unprecedented:

Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts

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

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.