Social Media

Sheikh Jarrah activists say Israel pressuring Twitter to block them

Twitter and Instagram recently blocked and suspended the accounts of several activists covering the recent events in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, with Palestinians accusing Israel of being behind this campaign.

Entsar Abu Jahal | Palestine | May 12, 2021

Palestinians in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, stage a protest in solidarity with Palestinian residents of the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, who are facing eviction from their homes, on May 10, 2021.

TikTok girl's detention brings Egyptian human rights into spotlight

The continued detention of Haneen Hossam, a TikTok influencer, on a new charge of "human trafficking" has raised concern among rights advocates, bringing Egypt's human rights under scrutiny once again.

A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Apr 28, 2021

TikTok girl's detention brings Egyptian human rights into spotlight

Arab-Israeli vlogger Nas Daily wins over viewers

Arab-Israeli Nas Daily has become one of the most influential internet personalities in the world.

Danny Zaken | Israel | Apr 26, 2021

First TV series starring people with disabilities to be released in Egypt

During Ramadan, an Egyptian series starring 25 actors with disabilities will be aired on social media, amid efforts to shed light on the marginalization and stigma that Egyptians with a disability face.

A correspondent in Egypt | Culture & Society | Apr 14, 2021

IRGC forms group to monitor internet in Iran

The IRGC announced the formation of a new group to carry out the plans of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Mar 25, 2021

Youths play an online multiplayer game at an internet cafe in Iran's capital Tehran on January 24, 2021.

Republicans challenge Biden's Pentagon policy nominee on Iran

Colin Kahl said he supports the Abraham Accords and continued pressure on Tehran.

Jared Szuba | Saudi Arabia | Mar 4, 2021

Twitter removes more Iran-based accounts as part of investigation

Twitter began removing the accounts in October when the FBI said the users were seeking to "disrupt the public conversation" surrounding the US presidential elections.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Feb 25, 2021

Turkish government's fact-checking app brings concern, ridicule

Turkey’s information tsar Fahrettin Altun’s announcement of a “next-generation application” to combat “false facts” raised fears of further control over social media.

Nazlan Ertan | Turkey | Feb 25, 2021

In this picture taken on September 30, 2020 shows logos of social networking websites displayed on a mobile phone's screen in Istanbul. - Turkey on Thursday starts life under a new social media law that threatens to erase the local presence of Facebook and Twitter should they fail to take down contentious posts.The new legislation was pushed through by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party and follows the government's crackdown on opposition newspapers and television channels. (Photo by Ozan KOS

Iran blocks encrypted messaging app Signal

Signal has experienced an increase in downloads in the region following competitor WhatsApp's user requirements update. Internet is heavily restricted in Iran.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Jan 26, 2021

Following Netanyahu, Israeli politicians flock to TikTok

With an election campaign practically virtual, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli politicians flock to TikTok.

Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jan 26, 2021

Twitter suspends account linked to Iran's supreme leader following threat against Trump

The social media giant also suspended an account from an Iran-backed Iraqi militia commander; these actions follow the suspension of Donald Trump's Twitter account earlier this month when he was still president.

Adam Lucente | Iran | Jan 22, 2021

New WhatsApp terms spark antitrust investigation, exodus from app in Turkey

Turkey launched an antitrust investigation into Facebook and its popular messaging service WhatsApp Monday after the application’s new privacy terms raised concerns, prompting some users to seek alternatives.

Diego Cupolo | Turkey | Jan 11, 2021

Facebook closes suspicious accounts from Iran, Muslim Brotherhood

The accounts engaged in coordinated activity aimed at manipulating public opinion in Israel, Tunisia and other countries. Facebook has gone after Iranian information operations before.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Nov 6, 2020

This picture taken on October 5, 2020 in Toulouse, southwestern France, shows logos of US social networks Facebook and Instagram on the screens of a tablet and a mobile phone. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) (Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)

Facebook, Twitter, other social media companies fined in Turkey

The Turkish government issued Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other major platforms fines of $1.18 million each for failing to comply with a new social media law.

Diego Cupolo | Turkey | Nov 4, 2020

Facebook removes Iran-linked network targeting Americans

The tech giant said the network was discovered early in its operations.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Oct 27, 2020

Social Media

Sheikh Jarrah activists say Israel pressuring Twitter to block them

Twitter and Instagram recently blocked and suspended the accounts of several activists covering the recent events in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, with Palestinians accusing Israel of being behind this campaign.

TikTok girl's detention brings Egyptian human rights into spotlight

Arab-Israeli vlogger Nas Daily wins over viewers

First TV series starring people with disabilities to be released in Egypt

IRGC forms group to monitor internet in Iran

Republicans challenge Biden's Pentagon policy nominee on Iran

Twitter removes more Iran-based accounts as part of investigation

Turkish government's fact-checking app brings concern, ridicule

Iran blocks encrypted messaging app Signal

Following Netanyahu, Israeli politicians flock to TikTok

Twitter suspends account linked to Iran's supreme leader following threat against Trump

New WhatsApp terms spark antitrust investigation, exodus from app in Turkey

Facebook closes suspicious accounts from Iran, Muslim Brotherhood

Facebook, Twitter, other social media companies fined in Turkey

Facebook removes Iran-linked network targeting Americans

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