Meta will now remove some posts attacking ‘Zionists’ as a form of hate speech

Meta will remove posts that target 'Zionists' from its networks

“In view of the growing polarization of public discourse due to events in the Middle East,” the group announced a change in its moderation policy, believing that the word “Zionist” can be used to spread hate messages.

By updating the previous rules, a stronger distinction should now be made as to whether the political group or Jews are meant

Claiming to balance free speech, Meta says will remove Facebook and Instagram posts targetting ‘Zionists’

SAN FRANCISCO, July 10 — Meta on Tuesday said it will start removing posts that label Jews “Zionists” and target them for harm. The latest update to Meta’s policy regarding use of the word “Zionist” comes as the tech titan behind Facebook and Instagram strives to balance free speech with hateful attacks on Jews. “We will now remove content that targets ‘Zionists’ with dehumanising comparisons, calls for harm, or denials of existence on the basis…

As the conflict in Gaza fuels hate speech online, Meta announced on Tuesday that it would remove messages containing the term “Zionist” when it refers to Jewish or Israeli people and contains dehumanizing speech or antisemitic stereotypes.

Meta expands policy to remove posts attacking 'Zionists'

Company’s hate speech policy has already face criticisms over inconsistency, lack of transparency - Anadolu Ajansı