"The centre found that on X alone from February 28, the first day of the war, to Thursday, users posted more than 25,300 Islamophobic remarks. The dataset examined original posts, quotes and replies containing Islamophobic content from January 1 through Thursday, noting that the reach of such posts expanded significantly once reposts are included to more than 279,000 mentions of Islamophobic content."
"Users turned to using dehumanizing language, referring to Muslims as pests, rats, vermin, parasites and an infestation, the CSOH said. Such language has historically preceded and enabled the most extreme forms of violence against targeted communities, the report said."
"According to the centre, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), a US watchdog group, has reportedly received complaints since February 28 that US military commanders have told service members the war with Iran was all part of God's divine plan. Reports said the MRFF has received more than 200 complaints from service members across multiple military installations about commanders framing the war in religious terms."
The Center for the Study of Organized Hate found that Islamophobic content on X surged dramatically following February 28, with over 25,300 posts containing anti-Muslim remarks. When including reposts, the reach expanded to more than 279,000 mentions of Islamophobic content. Users employed dehumanizing language, describing Muslims as pests, rats, vermin, parasites, and infestations. Historically, such dehumanizing rhetoric has preceded extreme violence against targeted communities. Of 30 flagged posts, only 11 were removed while 19 remained available. Additionally, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation received over 200 complaints from service members reporting that military commanders framed the conflict in religious terms as divine plan, with some comments fueled by Trump administration officials.
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