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718 Digital Censorship of Palestinian Content in August
The article focused on the report by "Sada Social" Center regarding digital violations targeting Palestinian content and narratives in August 2026. The center documented a total of 718 violations, including 705 incidents between users and 13 technical and administrative violations by social media platforms. The platforms of Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) topped the list of violations, which included account bans and access restrictions. A malfunction in WhatsApp also led to the restriction of many accounts, causing confusion among journalists and activists. The report also revealed that hate speech and defamation were the most widespread forms of violations, accounting for 45.67%, followed by verbal abuse at 44.96%. The violations predominantly targeted journalists and women, with 51 incidents directed at media outlets and 6 at institutions, as well as 85 violations against women. This reflects the increasing digital pressures facing Palestinian women and journalists. The center managed to recover 9 Palestinian accounts and called for greater transparency from the platforms. It also recommended that journalists and activists activate protective measures and implement stricter account security to ensure greater safety.
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