Twitch's updated Hateful Conduct policy now includes a ban on the term 'Zionist' when used to demean individuals or groups, while still allowing its political use.
The policy treats 'Zionists' as a term for Jews or Israelis in contexts promoting harm or perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes, illustrating a nuanced approach to hate speech.
Examples in the policy make clear the distinctions between acceptable discussions related to Zionism and the hateful language often used by protestors like 'Zionist pig'.
The change in policy appears to be a direct response to allegations of antisemitism on Twitch, prompted by a letter from Rep. Ritchie Torres before the 2024 elections.
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