The board concluded the slogan "has multiple meanings and is used by people in various ways and with different intentions." It shouldn't be removed under hate speech policies unless it's accompanied by other violating content.
The board examined three pieces of content containing 'from the river to the sea.' In all three cases, it found, 'there is no language or signal calling for violence or exclusion.'
Some platforms like Etsy and Wix banned the phrase, while Meta determined that more context was necessary, recognizing its use by activists calling for Palestinian independence or a ceasefire.
The Oversight Board's majority decision reflects a nuanced understanding of the phrase's varied interpretations, emphasizing the need for context rather than censorship on broad terms associated with conflict.
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