US EditionFacebook restricts Palestinian news but boosts Israel's: BBC research
- Bbc research finds that Facebook inhibits Palestinian news but boosts Israel's news.
- The findings indicate a disparity in how content is moderated on the platform.
- Users have reported that Palestinian sources face restrictions significantly.
- The report raises concerns about freedom of expression in online platforms.
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New reports prove Facebook owner Meta has manufactured consent for Israel's genocide
Billionaire corporation Meta – the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – has received two massive blows to its reputation this week. Because on 18 December, two separate reports showed how the company has helped to manufacture consent for Israel’s genocide in Gaza by systematically targeting and silencing Palestinian voices. On one hand, BBC News Arabic carried out a “comprehensive analysis of Facebook data” and revealed that “Facebook ha…
Facebook suspected of limiting Palestinian media's access to audience during Gaza war - HotNews.ro
Facebook, owned by the American company Meta, has restricted the ability of media outlets operating in the Palestinian territories to reach their audiences through this social network since the beginning of the war, according to a BBC analysis published…
Palestinian media access to the public via Facebook has reportedly been restricted since the start of the Hamas war
Facebook, owned by the American company Meta, has restricted the ability of media outlets operating in the Palestinian territories to reach the public through this social network since the beginning of the war, according to a BBC analysis published on Wednesday, EFE reports.
How Social Media Restricted Palestinian News And Boosted Israel's
Although during wars, audience engagement is expected to rise, the data analysis showed a 77% decline in engagement for Palestinian-based news organisations, while Israeli news organisations saw a 37% increase in engagement during the same period.
BBC investigation, Meta has severely limited news from Gaza on Facebook and Instagram
According to research by the British broadcaster BBC, Facebook has severely limited the ability of Palestinian news agencies to reach an audience during the war between Israel and Gaza. In a comprehensive analysis of Facebook data, the BBC found that newsrooms in the Palestinian territories (in Gaza and the West Bank) have experienced a sharp decline in public engagement since October 2023. The BBC has also viewed leaked documents showing that I…
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