Hate speech

Researchers find that speaking out against hate speech is a collective responsibility - study

The team said their study stresses the need to overcome the prevailing passive attitude to hate speech and emphasizes the importance of bystanders’ collective opposition to hate speech incidents.

'Zionists not welcome:' Jewish Santa Barbara students face harassment at Multicultural Center in US

A group of Jewish students entered the MCC where there were signs on the door warning "Zionists not allowed." The students were confronted by a mob of their peers, who shouted at them.

Meta 'inappropriately removed' Hamas kidnapping videos, oversight board finds

The finding came in a review of two cases in which human moderators had restored content that computer moderation had removed.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
19/12/2023
Protestors call for the severing of diplomatic ties with Israel during a march in Cape Town

After dedicating award to Israel, South African cricket player investigated for hate speech

In response to his pro-Israel comments, the local Palestine Solidarity Alliance filed a complaint with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, which launched an investigation.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
15/12/2023

Readers shared antisemitism they've experienced, and it is horrifying

We turned to our readers to hear about their experiences with antisemitism, and the responses were disheartening.

Is Hamas winning the online war against Israel? - opinion

There is another battlefield in the war against Hamas. An online, global battlefield and we will not be able to win it if we do not acknowledge the dangers it presents.

By TOMER ALDUBI
06/11/2023

Supporters of terrorism abusing freedom of speech - opinion

Legislation is needed that clearly defines the boundaries and intended purpose of freedom of speech.

By DUVI HONIG
25/10/2023

Actress, social media influencer arrested in Nazareth, suspected of hate speech

Elhadi was arrested after a series of social media posts that seemingly endorsed the violent actions of Hamas.

Islamist rally in London calls for 'Muslim armies' to invade Israel

The group, which is banned in Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, officially opposes Hamas but described the October 7 attack as "a day of good news." 

Elon Musk and social media’s profit-making mechanisms - comment

Forget the news; now it’s all about entertainment. And that’s how billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk got into trouble over antisemitism.

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