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Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's social media ban
The website called the ban "invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication," in its court filing.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
In world first, Australia bans social media usage for children under 16
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Hamas used fake Instagram profiles to map IDF bases, track soldiers before October 7 assault
Hamas worked for years to compile models based on information IDF soldiers personal social media and practiced infiltrating bases using VR technology.
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
To the company’s disappointment, “people who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison,” internal documents said.
Influencing in uniform: IDF's soldier-influencers go viral
Young IDF soldiers are turning to social media to share their service, but rising backlash, strict new army rules, and the risks of going viral in uniform are reshaping what they can say online.
Meta does not hold social media monopoly, judge rules
The agency sought to force Meta to restructure or sell Instagram and WhatsApp in order to restore competition among social media networks.
‘The more hate I get, the more I keep going’: Montana Tucker's fight for Israel
With Jewish pride – and millions of followers – Montana Tucker uses her platform to combat antisemitism and tell Israel’s story.
Inside Israel’s information war: Can influencers shift global opinion? - from the editor
As Israel fights for hearts and minds online, influencers take center stage. But are likes and followers enough to shift the narrative?
Young Israeli men shown beating, harassing foreign workers in new social media trend
"[The workers] know that if they complain, they may be deported. So they keep quiet. And these boys know exactly that," one Tel Aviv man explains.
National Religious Broadcasters set 2026 convention in Jerusalem
The NRB’s 2026 annual conference will take place in Jerusalem for the first time, with CEO Troy Miller pledging support for Israel and a fight against misinformation.
Amid rising antisemitism, TalkIsrael empowers influencers to shape Israel's story online - feature
TalkIsrael’s philosophy is simple: people don’t change their minds because they’re lectured, they change them when they feel something.
Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism
For the leader of one of the largest and most broadly representative Jewish groups in the country, these developments are hopeful.
Editor's Notes: After Charlie Kirk’s warning, Israel bets on Gen Z influencers - comment
After Charlie Kirk’s warning on Israel’s “information war,” new deals with US firms show millions spent on influencers and AI to sway young audiences.
