Telegram has blocked Hamas channels on Android after Google and Apple restricted access to their channel. The restrictions have led to a significant drop in followers and hindered Hamas' ability to disseminate propaganda. Telegram's lax moderation allowed Hamas to post gruesome content that went viral. A second Hamas channel with 300k users has also been restricted. Apple and Google continue to restrict access to Hamas' Telegram channels, including channels with 600k and 300k followers.
Telegram, the encrypted messaging app, has quietly restricted access to several channels affiliated with the Palestinian armed group Hamas https://t.co/mR0D0afMJz https://t.co/d8vuDsd9up
Apple & Google continue to restrict access to Hamas' Telegram channels. For instance, the Telegram channel of Abu Obeida, that has approximately 600 thousand followers, has been restricted. Other channels like Jenin al-Qassam w/ approximately 300k users, was also restricted.
Apple & Google continue to restrict access to Hamas' Telegram channels. For instance, the Telegram channel of Abu Obeida, that has approximately 600 thousand followers, has been restricted. Other channels like Jenin al-Qassam w/ approximately 300k users, was also shut down.
A second Hamas Telegram channel with approximately 300k users has been restricted. The channel became active after the original channel was heavily censored by Google and Apple.
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Telegram rarely bans channels. Israel-Gaza forced it to step in. https://t.co/Oyoaqkbvv5
NEW: Hamas posted gruesome images and videos that were designed to go viral. Sources argue that Telegram’s lax moderation ensured they were seen around the world. 🎨 @gettycj / Getty Images 🔗 https://t.co/Hij83NSWjE https://t.co/zrRXPGQHQ3
One of Hamas' main channels on Telegram has lost approximately 60 thousand followers after Google and Apple restricted access to their channel last week. Also, it's noteworthy to mention the restriction has stymied the group's ability to disseminate propaganda.
Telegram has blocked Hamas channels on Android because Google forced it to https://t.co/l8mDRpl5UC