According to news analysis, Facebook has significantly limited the reach of Palestinian news outlets during the Israel-Gaza conflict.
According to a thorough examination of Facebook data, newsrooms in the West Bank and Gaza, which are part of the Palestinian territories, have seen a sharp decline in audience engagement since October 2023.
Additionally, stolen records have revealed that Instagram, another network controlled by Meta, stepped up its efforts to moderate comments from Palestinian users after October 2023.
Facebook’s owner, Meta, claims that it is “unequivocally false” to suggest that it purposefully silenced some viewpoints.
