Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is currently reviewing its hate speech policies, specifically concerning the use of the word 'Zionist', and whether to continue proactively recommending posts with such content. The internal debate has been brought to light amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This review has raised concerns among various groups, with some fearing it may lead to increased censorship of pro-Palestinian content on the platform. The issue centers around instances where 'Zionist' is used as a stand-in for 'Jew' or 'Israeli', which could be considered antisemitic. Social media expert Gili Fleekop highlighted the frequent interchangeability of these terms on social media platforms.
Meta considering censorship of the word 'Zionist' deeming it as hate speech 'Many times on social media, the word 'Zionist' is used interchangeably with the words 'Jew' or 'Israeli' Social media expert Gili Fleekop says https://t.co/OzD2S8k0iQ
Meta reviewing when ‘Zionist’ should be deemed hate speech, amid Israel-Hamas war https://t.co/AgrzWKp75j
Meta’s review of hate speech policy sparks concern of further censorship of pro-Palestinian content https://t.co/UyALWHTguJ
Fascinating look into the nuances of online hate speech policies. Inside Meta, a debate over when the word 'Zionist' is hate speech: https://t.co/uakgWFts2E by @NaomiNixWrites & @lizzadwoskin
Will Meta continue to proactively recommend antisemitic Threads posts like they have been doing? https://t.co/Xfxiy1JBVm https://t.co/QoKf0oD1Ko