How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories
Briefly

Facebook's data analysis reveals a staggering 77% decline in audience engagement for Palestinian news outlets since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.
Despite the critical role of social media in providing updates from Gaza, Meta denies accusations of deliberately suppressing Palestinian voices, claiming the implications are 'unequivocally false'.
Engagement data for 20 prominent Palestinian news organizations documented by BBC News Arabic illustrates a crisis in outreach during the ongoing conflict.
Meta's increased moderation of Palestinian user comments on Instagram highlights a pivotal shift in how content from Gaza is shared and perceived worldwide.
Read at www.bbc.com
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