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Facebook Closes Palestinian Journalists’ and Activists’ Accounts

Facebook recently closed dozens of Palestinian journalists’ and activists’ pages and accounts, according to Palestinian sources. Journalists and activists were surprised…

Violating guaranteed rights. Social media specialist Saed Hassunah said Facebook closes journalists’ accounts without notifying them, although page closures should follow three warnings. He described standards targeting Palestinian content as unfair, with accounts closed for particular words related to Palestinian resistance or opposition to Israel, or accompanying media. He said journalists and activists covering the Great March of Return faced blocked posts or suspended accounts for images Facebook considered violent.

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