Media appearance archive

Radio: The Voice That Never Dies, on World Radio Day

In a World Radio Day interview, journalist Saed Hassunah discusses radio’s cultural and human role amid modern technological challenges, and its influence on…

Why X? The Conflict’s Effects on Publishing and the Palestinian Narrative

An interview on Palestine Today discussing expected changes to publishing standards on X during the conflict and their effects on the Palestinian narrative.

The Impact of the Freedom Escape on Social Media

An interview for Palestine Today’s Youth for the Homeland programme about the freedom escape and its impact on social media.

Why Are Secondary-School Students Drawn to Computer-Related Degrees?

An interview with presenter Imad Nour on Voice of Jerusalem Radio, answering listeners’ questions about students’ interest in computer-related university subjects and…

How Can You Find a Job Using Social Media?

An interview on Watan TV about using social media techniques to find a job.

Words and Their Influence on Social Media

An interview for Al-Aqsa TV’s Youth Forum programme about the importance and influence of words on social media.

The “It Will Not Be Divided” Digital Campaign Supporting Jerusalemites

An interview on Al-Aqsa TV about the “It Will Not Be Divided” campaign and social-media activists’ responses to national campaigns, especially those concerning Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Interview on Arab American University Radio About the “We Will Break Our Fast in Jerusalem” Campaign

A radio interview about the international “We Will Break Our Fast in Jerusalem” campaign: a wish shared by millions around the world.

Media Campaigns on the 47th Anniversary of Land Day

An interview on Palestine Today about media campaigns marking the 47th anniversary of Land Day.

How Does Palestinian Digital Content Support the Palestinian Cause in the Media?

An interview for Al Mayadeen’s Until Jerusalem programme about Palestinian digital content’s contribution to media advocacy, as technology companies remove many posts…

How Can You Protect Your Social Media Account from Hacking?

An interview on Egypt’s Watan TV offering advice and answering viewers’ questions on techniques for protecting social media accounts.

Major Social Media Topics in February 2023

An interview for Al-Quds Today’s Palestinian Morning programme about major social media topics in Gaza during February 2023. That month, activists designed…

Youth’s Role in Internationalising the Palestinian Cause Through Law and Media

An interview for Al-Aqsa TV’s Youth Forum on youth’s role in bringing the Palestinian cause to international legal and media attention.

YouTube’s Risks for Children and Teenagers: What Are the Solutions?

An interview on Egypt’s Watan TV about YouTube’s risks for children and teenagers and possible solutions.

Advice for a Safer Internet in Our Homes

An interview on Al-Quds Today for Safer Internet Day, offering advice for safer internet use at home.

A TikTok Advertising Battle Among Palestinian Traders

The use of TikTok for advertising began with shawarma restaurants and spread to gold and clothing shops. A TikTok battle is growing among Palestinian traders. Watch the details…

Palestinian Digital Media in 2022

A stable year with notable achievements in Palestinian media. An interview with social media specialist Saed Hassunah about Palestinian social media during 2022…

Cybercrime: A Growing Threat to People on Social Media

Cybercrime threatens people on social media. Watch the full discussion on Egypt’s Watan TV.

Israeli Technology Tracks West Bank Resistance Members as Gaza Races to Counter It

The Israeli occupation uses its capabilities and technological advances to track Palestinians, assassinate, imprison or torture them. Technological development has enabled it to reach a number of…

Widespread Palestinian Criticism of Double Standards at Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s Parent Company

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, announced an exceptional change to policies against violent and hateful posts, allowing such content…

Palestinian Social Media in 2022

A Youth Radio interview about Palestinian social media during 2022.

Palestinian Digital Media in 2022

An interview on Al-Quds Today about Palestinian digital media during 2022.

The Palestinian Cause Takes Centre Stage at the Qatar World Cup

When FIFA announced Qatar as host of the 2022 World Cup, Palestinians felt they would become champions—not through a football team, but through their cause’s presence in the stands and among supporters…

Why the “On the Edge of Life” Podcast?

An interview with social media specialist Saed Hassunah about new platforms such as podcasts and their role in conveying stories and details of life in Gaza…

What Impact Do New Platforms Such as Podcasts Have?

Suppressing the Palestinian Narrative: Clear Violations and Silence That Signals Approval

A Youth Radio interview for The Youth Cause programme about suppression of the Palestinian narrative, violations of standards and silence that signals approval.

The Israeli War on Palestinian Content, and The New York Times’ Dismissal of Three Gaza Journalists

An interview for Palestine Today’s Event of the Day programme on the Israeli war on Palestinian content and The New York Times’ dismissal of three journalists from Gaza.

Strengthening the Palestinian Narrative and Avoiding Content Suppression

An interview on Al-Quds Today about strengthening the Palestinian narrative and avoiding suppression of Palestinian content online.

Google’s Warning About Government Spyware

An interview for Palestine Today’s Web.Net programme about Google’s warning regarding government spyware and applications.

Social Media Companies’ Continued Suppression of Palestinian Content

An interview on Palestine Today commenting on continued suppression of Palestinian content by social media companies and calls for official diplomacy to fulfil its responsibilities…

The Facebook Law Restricts Media Freedom and Palestinian Content Under the Pretext of Incitement to Violence

An interview on Palestine Today commenting on Israel’s Facebook law and its restrictions on media freedom and Palestinian content under the pretext of incitement to violence.

Palestinian Social Media: The 2021 Year in Review

A year-in-review interview on Palestine Today about the state of Palestinian social media during 2021.

Palestinian Social Media in 2021

A year-in-review interview on Al-Quds Today about Palestinian social media during 2021.

Twitter’s New Policies for 2022

An interview on Voice of Al-Aqsa Radio about recent management changes at Twitter, new company policies and whether these might restrict…

How Can the Internet Harm Children?

Can we rely on applications that protect children while they use the internet?

Digital Vaccination Data and COVID Passports: A Privacy Violation or Protection of Public Health?

An interview on Al Mayadeen about digital vaccination data and COVID passport apps: do they violate privacy or protect public health?

Trending Topics, Hashtags and Campaigns in the First Half of October 2021

The latest news and social media posts for Al-Quds Today’s Your Palestinian Morning programme.

“Fursan Al-Aqsa”: A Brazilian-Palestinian Game Depicting Palestinian Resistance and the Occupation’s Crimes

Social media specialist Saed Hassunah told Al Mayadeen that achievements by Palestinians at home and in the diaspora directly affect the occupation and…

400 Amazon and Google Employees Call on Their Companies to Boycott Israel

An interview on Al-Aqsa TV about 400 Amazon and Google employees calling on their companies to boycott Israel over its repressive human-rights practices…

Specialist: Human Rights Watch Report Is a Major Achievement for Palestinian Social Media

“Facebook improperly removed and suppressed content posted by Palestinians and their supporters, including discussion of human-rights violations in Israel and Palestine during hostilities…”

Can Facebook Stop Human Trafficking on Its App?

An interview for Al Mayadeen’s Al-Mashhadiya online segment: after Apple threatened to remove Facebook from its store, can Facebook stop human trafficking on its app?

How Social Media Activists Reacted to the Recapture of Gilboa Prison Escapees

An interview on Palestine Today about social media responses to the recapture of the Gilboa prison escapees.

Social Media Engagement With Hashtags and the Campaign for Gilboa Tunnel Prisoners

An interview on Al-Quds Today about social media engagement with leading hashtags and the media campaign for the Gilboa tunnel prisoners.

Social Media Reactions to the Gilboa Tunnel Prisoners’ Escape to Freedom

An interview on Palestine Today about social media reactions to the Gilboa tunnel prisoners’ escape to freedom.

Digital Security: How Can You Protect Your Privacy on Social Media?

Digital security and privacy protection are vital matters many of us overlook, especially on social media, which reflects our personal lives…

Facial Recognition Systems: Israeli Violations of Palestinians’ Privacy

Israeli occupation authorities continue strengthening their security infrastructure across occupied Palestine and developing the surveillance and control apparatus they have built over previous years…

Using Social Media Platforms to Find a Job

Imagine LinkedIn as a global job market, where millions of companies operate and publish professional or research achievements, and hundreds of millions of specialists…

Quds Reveals Hacking of Social Media Accounts Belonging to Activists

Ramallah activist Islam Al-Fayez fears that unknown parties may misuse a Telegram account created with her mobile number in messages that could…

Calls to Boycott Fortnite Over a Depiction of the Kaaba’s Demolition

An interview for Al Mayadeen’s online segment about calls to boycott Fortnite over a depiction of the Kaaba’s demolition.

Directing the World’s Attention to Jerusalem Through Digital Media

Events in occupied Jerusalem often attract considerable Arab and international attention. Once the event broadcast through traditional media or…

You Matter: In One Minute, How Can I Protect My Privacy and Data Online?

You matter: a one-minute guide to protecting privacy and data online, from an Al-Quds Today interview about privacy and data protection in the digital age.

How Do I Protect My Data Online, and What Is a Privacy Policy?

An interview on Al-Quds Today about privacy and data protection in the digital age.

How Might Digital Advertising Affect Voters in the Upcoming Palestinian Elections?

Technological development has made social media an important channel for political advertising because of its distinctive advantages, encouraging candidates in the upcoming Palestinian elections…

Palestinians Use Clubhouse to Support the Palestinian Cause

Palestinians use digital platforms to discuss and share their leading political and everyday concerns with the world, seeking to restore attention to their cause amid…

Amazon Accused of Failing to Protect Privacy

An interview for Al Mayadeen’s Al-Mashhadiya programme about accusations that Amazon failed to protect privacy.

Palestinian Social Media Faced Challenges and Difficulties During 2020

Social media played a leading role in raising Palestine’s profile, supporting its cause and showing the injustice its people endure to the world, as audiences followed…

Digital and Technical Tools Needed in the Job Market

An interview for Al-Aqsa TV’s Palestine Morning programme about digital and technical tools needed in the job market.

WhatsApp’s New Privacy Measures and Alternatives for Protecting Identifying Data

A discussion for Voice of Jerusalem Radio’s With the People programme about WhatsApp’s new privacy measures and alternatives for protecting identifying data.

Trending Topics, Hashtags and Campaigns in the Second Half of December 2020

A round-up of leading topics, hashtags and campaigns in the second half of December 2020 for Al-Quds Today’s Palestine Morning programme.

Google Will Pay for News Content: US$1 Billion in Agreements Over Three Years

An interview for Al Mayadeen’s Al-Mashhadiya programme about Google’s plans to pay for news content through US$1 billion in agreements over three years, the company’s goal and the service’s main features…

The Growth of Children’s YouTube Channels: Positives and Negatives

An interview on Palestine Today about the spread of children’s YouTube channels and their positive and negative aspects.

During Lockdown, Parents Use Their Children to Collect YouTube Likes

Recently, simply opening a social media platform often brings a message asking you to subscribe to someone’s child’s channel and click like. Often…

Facebook Is Erasing the Palestinian Narrative

Facebook continues pursuing and deleting Palestinian content and banning accounts that publish it, amid accusations that the platform is trying to uproot the Palestinian narrative…

Self-Development and Online Learning During Home Quarantine

A Skype interview for the Highlights segment of Al-Quds Today’s Your Palestinian Morning, discussing self-development and using home quarantine for online learning.

TikTok’s Chief Resigns Under Pressure From the Trump Administration

An interview for Al Mayadeen’s Al-Mashhadiya programme about US dominance and the resignation of TikTok’s chief amid pressure from the Trump administration…

Google and Apple Remove Palestine’s Name From Their Maps

A discussion for Ma’an TV’s Ma’an 24 programme about Google and Apple removing Palestine’s name from their maps.

Angry Reactions to Google and Apple Removing Palestine From Their Maps

Google and Apple’s removal of Palestine’s name from their maps drew angry, condemning Palestinian responses. Activists and specialists denounced the move, describing it as…

Instagram’s Policies for Blocking Palestinian Content

“You cannot erase history by silencing people.” Bella Hadid addresses Instagram after it removed a post showing her father’s passport because he was born in Palestine. An Al Mayadeen interview…

New Media’s Role in Community Safety

An interview for Al-Quds Today’s On Watch programme about new media’s role in community safety.

Media Campaigns Opposing Israeli Plans to Annex the West Bank and Jordan Valley

A discussion for Voice of Jerusalem Radio’s With the People programme about media campaigns opposing the Israeli occupation’s plans to annex the West Bank and Jordan Valley.

Algorithms and AI in Suppressing Palestinian Content, and Ways to Respond

An interview for Palestine Today’s Web.Net programme about algorithms and AI used against Palestinian content and ways to respond.

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…

Barred From the Internet: Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Digital Space

In 2015, a popular uprising followed plans to impose a temporal and spatial division of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Israeli intelligence then focused on the poem “Resist, My People, Resist”…

Palestinian Media Follows Global Organisations Into TikTok Coverage

TikTok, launched in 2016 for sharing short videos, has become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms among teenagers and young people…

Social Media Responses to Palestinian Prisoners’ Day During COVID-19

No tests or sanitisers: disaster at the doors of Israeli prisons. Everything is barred to Palestinian prisoners except the virus. An interview on Palestine Today about…

TikTok: Reasons for Its Popularity and the Risks Ahead

An interview for Al Hiwar’s For All Arabs programme about TikTok, its popularity and associated risks.

Using Social Media to Reject the “Deal of the Century”

An interview for Palestine Today’s Web.Net programme about using social media to reject the “Deal of the Century”.

Trending Topics, Hashtags and Campaigns in the First Week of September 2020

A round-up of trending topics, hashtags and campaigns in the first week of September 2020 for the Between the Pages segment of Palestine Today’s Palestine Morning programme.

The Occupation’s Fake Cells: Traps Targeting Resistance Members in the Occupied West Bank

On 7 November 2019, Nadav Argaman, head of Israel’s internal intelligence service Shin Bet, claimed to have foiled 450 Palestinian resistance operations over the preceding year, saying…

Advances in Camera Drone Technology and the Latest Mavic 2 Pro

An interview for the Tech Talk segment of Al-Quds Today’s Your Palestinian Morning about technological developments in camera drones and unmanned aircraft…

Digital Security Specialist Warns of TikTok’s Risks

Mobile video-creation apps have recently expanded rapidly, especially TikTok, which has reached many users’ phones, particularly young people and children…

Targeted Attacks on Journalists, Those Who Lost an Eye, and the #AtiyasEye Campaign

An interview on Al-Quds Today about deliberate targeting of journalists and those who lost an eye, most recently photojournalist Atiya Darwish, and the #AtiyasEye hashtag…

“Erasing the Narrative Is the Goal”: Israeli Policies Towards Palestinian Media

Israel periodically commits violations against Palestinian media through measures targeting institutions at times and journalists at others…

2019: The Year of the Strongest Suppression of Palestinian Content on Social Media

New Media’s Influence on People and Countries Opposing the “Deal of the Century”

A discussion for Voice of Jerusalem Radio’s With the People programme about new media’s influence on people and countries opposing the “Deal of the Century”.

Palestinian Content Under Israeli Targeting and Western Double Standards

The “Save Musab Al-Hindi” Campaign Supporting a Hunger-Striking Prisoner

A Palestine Today interview at the opening of the 8 p.m. Jerusalem-time news bulletin about the #SaveMusabAlHindi campaign and hashtag.

The Most Discussed Topics, Campaigns and Hashtags in the First Week of December 2019

An interview about the leading social media topics, campaigns and hashtags in the first week of December 2019 for the Between the Pages segment of Palestine Morning…

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