social media

Yoaz Hendel: 'We'll get involved in how Facebook is managed'

Communications Minister slams social media: 'I'm definitely not happy with the status quo, there's a real problem with them.'

After mounting criticism Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold

Social media giant shelving kids version of Instagram over concerns that social media endangers the mental health of young people.

Facebook to delete 'harmful' accounts?

It appears the social media platform will begin taking a more drastic approach to users it deems 'harmful'.

Is FB exempting 'high-profile' users from extra oversight?

According to WSJ report, celebrities, politicians and other high profile users are exempted from some of the social media platform's rules.

Report: Anti-Semitic hashtags and content rife on Instagram

Report by UK Community Security Trust concludes that users on Instagram are running into anti-Semitic content at an alarming rate.

Report: Far right TikTok accounts using music to spread hate

Extremist users posting anti-Semitic content using musical backgrounds and video effects to fool algorithms that detect hate propaganda.

Twitch users plan one-day ‘walkout’ over flood of Nazi symbols

Group of top streamers on popular video game streaming site will shut off service on Sep 1 in protest against hateful content in chats.

Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-Semitism

ADL's 2021 Online Antisemitism Report Card finds that platforms performed at "middling level" when it came to removing Jew-hate.

U of Cali prof under investigation for anti-Israel Twitter posts

Account of over 2,200 tweets includes offensive posts about Zionists and Israel.

Pro-Trump social media platform flooded with jihadi propaganda

Report finds that GETTR's free speech policy being exploited by terror groups posting graphic and violent videos and memes.

Social media sites failing to remove most anti-Semitic content

A new report found that major social media sites failed to act on 84% of flagged content featuring Jew hatred or anti-Jewish content.

Billie Eilish accused of 'racism' after saying: "Hi, Israel"

Releasing her new album, Billie Eilish says, 'Hi, Israel' - and is called 'racist' and 'occupier.'

'We must work together to fight anti-Semitism on social media'

Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern meets TikTok executive to discuss how to fight anti-Semitic content on the platform.

Likud MK blocked from Facebook

MK Distel Atbaryan's Facebook account blocked after she wrote to a professor that there was a match between his inner and outer ugliness.

UK gov calls on social media firms to adopt IHRA definition

Move, considered long overdue, is backed by leading British Jewish advocacy group.

Trump: Damages could reach 'trillions' in social media law suit

Trump is taking on Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as their CEOs, on censorship charges after they suspended his accounts.

Trump announces class action lawsuits against social media CEOs

Suits to demand Trump's social media accounts be restored, 'punitive damages.'

2 dead, thousands without power after mudslide strikes in Japan

Graphic social media footage shows a mountainside spontaneously collapsing, sweeping several houses away in seconds.

Trump joins Rumble

Former US President Donald Trump has joined the Rumble app, after being banned from other social media platforms.

'Creepy': Biden whispering during press session

Social media is abuzz with speculations after President Biden repeatedly whispered into the microphone during an impromptu press conference.

Donald Trump celebrates 75th birthday today

Former president greeted on social media with thousands of birthday well wishes.

Zionist occupiers? Beyond the social media 'truths'

'Unpacked' attempts to dissect truth from fiction in what many believe is a one-sided affair.

Watch: Psaki defends Facebook banning of Trump

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki appeared to praise social media's banning individuals for 'misinformation campaigns' on Friday.

ADL accuses Facebook of turning blind eye to anti-Semitic posts

ADL says that thousands of anti-Semitic posts and groups that violate Facebook's own rules are allowed to remain on the social media site.

Trump's blog permanently shut down

Former President had used his blog to share statements after larger social media companies banned him from their platforms.

The world under siege as Big Tech weaponizes Democracy

Silicon Valley has the government answering to them on every level, proving a greater threat than the Russian Communists. Op Ed

Suspected incitement against Bennett on social media

Cyber unit at Lahav 433 investigating photo in which Bennett is seen with a kaffiyeh.

Russia fines social media platforms for posting 'banned' content

A Russian court fined social media giants for failing to delete banned content voicing support for jailed opposition leader Navalny.

NBA teams take social media stands against anti-Semitism

Several NBA teams post messages condemning spike in anti-Semitism. 'These hateful and dangerous acts MUST stop,' one team says.

WJC stands with Israel and welcomes ceasefire

WJC also expresses outrage at surge in anti-Semitic attacks and anti-Semitism on social media during the last 11 days.

Social media videos are shaping viewers' beliefs on Israel

TikTok and Twitter videos bring images of Israel-Gaza conflict home to American Jews.

Could Trump take Facebook suit to Supreme Court?

Social media expert says social media giant's claims of fair play are nothing but a coverup for Democrats in control of public opinion.

Trump launches new platform after social media ban

New platform enables former President to communicate directly with his followers after ban from sites like Twitter and Facebook.

UK anti-racism writer accused of anti-Semitic social media posts

Author's 2014 novel had explored issues of racism and won praise for its portrayal of a mixed-race young woman growing up in Scotland.

Cambridge man who posted about killing Jews found guilty

24-year old Cambridge graduate was on trial for posting threatening anti-Semitic rants on social media and possessing a bomb-making manual.

'Déjà vu' - Social media continuing banning spree

Fox reports on social media platforms continuing their 'political purge' of stories and activists they oppose.

Israeli leaders address Yom Hazikaron on social media

Politicians from the entire political spectrum take to social media their thoughts on Israel's Remembrance Day.

Live streaming site Twitch to ban users for off-site behavior

In a first, popular video game streaming platform will now block users for their behavior outside of the site.

Watch: Prager Thought Police make an arrest (PARODY)

In PragerU's latest edition of 'COPS,' Officer Will Witt comes upon a 'white male yet to renounce his privilege on social media.'

Trump launches site to promote future career in politics

Trump launched a site to promote his accomplishments as president in preparation for mid-term elections, social media platform to come.

Watch: CEO of Twitter admits banning Trump

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admits to having 'last word' when banning President Trump after being asked if he did so at House hearing.

LIVE: Zuckerberg, Dorsey, testify on extremism in big tech

House Energy and Commerce Committee holds hearing on "Disinformation Nation: Social Media's Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation.'

'Trump to redefine social media' - Aide forecasts new platform

Trump Senior Adviser says former president could make return to social media after being indefinitely banned from Facebook & Twitter.

'Speech police:' Principal suspended for criticizing Big Tech

Principal from Tennessee school who was suspended 6 weeks for daring to question social media censorship interviewed by Tucker Carlson.

New anti-Semitic slurs used to evade social media algorithms

Secret language used to evade detection by algorithms poses challenge to law enforcement and social media platforms, new study reveals.

Parler back online

Social media platform says it has new site 'not dependent on Big Tech for its operation.'

Florida governor DeSantis: 'We'll hold social media accountable'

Florida Governor DeSantis tells Newsmax about plans to hold social media platforms and 'big tech' accountable following censorship campaign.

Parler board fires company CEO

Fox reports Parler board of directives has terminated CEO John Matze's tenure after he was 'met with constant resistance on company vision.'

Anti-vaxxer rabbi fired by Chabad over social media posts

Continued emphasis on anti-vax rhetoric is in 'direct conflict with the sacred task' for which emissary was appointed, director says.

Baby Ariel launches anti-Semitism campaign to 50 mil followers

Martin: 'As a girl of Jewish and Hispanic descent, I have received my fair share of hate on social media over the years.'

Social media: Selective outrage

The internet has come to resemble medieval Europe during the time of the Black Death, when Jews were accused of poisoning wells. Op-ed.

Digital multiculturalism: 'We will conquer you using your laws'

Trump is gone, but Islamists stay on and use social media for Jihad. A partial list of Jihad accounts with not a word from Big-Tech. Op-ed.

Bernie breaks the internet

An image of Senator Bernie Sanders at Biden’s inauguration this week has gotten the attention of creative social media users.

Geller goes global

Jamie Geller speaks with Eve Harow about the need to rebrand Judaism, food, the power of social media.

Parler back online, still not in app stores

Social media platform's website is back on the web, but its app is still unavailable for download.

Social Media suppression may as well begin now

The Social Media Monopoly now is so behemoth that, as in China and Russia and Iran, they can close down half the country in minutes.Op-ed.

Fox: International audiences will reject social media

Fox News' Charles Payne blasts social media platforms for 'killing off' dissenting opinion.

Dem Congresswoman: Big Tech needs to be broken up

Tucker Carlson talks to former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who says establishment politicians make promises, but fail to take action.

Trump aide: Big Tech in open warfare on freedom of speech

Fox News contributor & frmr Trump aide Dan Bongino says social media networks present bigger threat to democracy than gov't suppression.

FB bans Conservative org: 'We were a threat to the Dem Party'

Fox News talks to #WalkAway campaign founder who says his group's page was banned because it posed a danger to the establishment.