{"id":2065526,"date":"2023-10-12T20:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T00:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/x-sweeps-hamas-linked-accounts-from-platform-following-terrorist-attack-on-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T20:33:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T00:33:15","slug":"x-sweeps-hamas-linked-accounts-from-platform-following-terrorist-attack-on-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/x-sweeps-hamas-linked-accounts-from-platform-following-terrorist-attack-on-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamas-Linked Accounts Removed from Platform After Attack on Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fx-sweeps-hamas-linked-accounts-from-platform-following-terrorist-attack-on-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065526&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Social Media Platform X Takes Action Against Hamas-Linked Posts<\/h2>\n<p>The\u200d social media platform X has announced that it has removed or labeled\u200b tens of thousands \u200bof posts associated with\u2063 the terrorist \u200bgroup Hamas. This action \u200ccomes after European Union officials raised concerns about the platform being \u2063used\u200c to spread illegal content.<\/p>\n<p>Linda Yaccarino, CEO of \u2063X, stated that the company has been actively \u200cidentifying and removing\u2062 hundreds of accounts affiliated with Hamas since the start of the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;X is committed to serving the public conversation, especially in critical moments\u2063 like this, and understands\u2062 the importance of addressing any illegal content\u2064 that may be disseminated through the platform,&#8221; Yaccarino wrote\u200c in a response letter to EU \u200dofficials. &#8220;There is no place on X for terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups, and we continue to remove such accounts in real time, including\u2062 proactive efforts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lindayaX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lindayaX<\/a> responded \u2063to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThierryBreton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ThierryBreton<\/a>&#8216;s letter detailing our work\u200d in response to\u2064 the terrorist attack on \u2062Israel. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yZtaOVGpHG\">pic.twitter.com\/yZtaOVGpHG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Global \u200bGovernment Affairs (@GlobalAffairs)\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GlobalAffairs\/status\/1712341036872380679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, \u200b2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation<\/h3>\n<p>In\u200b the wake of a barbaric attack by Hamas on Israel, which has resulted in the loss of many lives, including Americans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/babylon-bee-slams-nyt-after-being-called-far-right-misinformation-site\/\" title=\"Babylon Bee Slams NYT After Being Called \u2018Far-Right Misinformation Site\u2019\">social media networks<\/a> have been flooded with images and videos of the terrorist attacks. X, including other\u200b platforms, has been used \u2063to spread false claims and manipulate videos unrelated to the \u2064conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers have discovered a\u200d propaganda network\u200d of 67 X-accounts posting such \u200dcontent,\u2064 including \u200da manipulated video of Russian President Vladimir \u2062Putin.\u2064 The European Union \u200ccommissioner, Thierry Breton, expressed concerns about X being used to disseminate illegal content and \u2064disinformation, potentially violating the EU&#8217;s Digital\u200b Services Act.<\/p>\n<p>Yaccarino assured that\u200b X is actively assessing\u2062 and addressing fake and manipulated content during this crisis. The platform has redistributed resources and refocused internal\u2063 teams to tackle\u200d this \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taliban-enters-kabul-president-and-diplomats-flee\/\" title=\"Taliban Enters Kabul, President and Diplomats Flee\">rapidly evolving situation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Everyday we&#8217;re reminded of\u200d our global responsibility\u2064 to protect the public conversation by ensuring everyone has access to real-time information and safeguarding the platform for all our\u2063 users. In response to the recent terrorist attack \u2064on Israel by Hamas, we&#8217;ve redistributed\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VR2rsK0J9K\">https:\/\/t.co\/VR2rsK0J9K<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Linda Yaccarino\u2063 (@lindayaX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lindayaX\/status\/1712342353304846603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 12, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Engaging the Community in Fact-Checking<\/h3>\n<p>X&#8217;s feature called Community Notes has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/x-sweeps-hamas-linked-accounts-from-platform-following-terrorist-attack-on-israel\/\" title=\"Hamas-Linked Accounts Removed from Platform After Attack on Israel\">identified 500 unique notes related<\/a> to the conflict. This feature allows users\u2062 to correct or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adl-nets-request-jeff-bezos-remove-film-in-kyrie-irving-controversy-from-amazon\/\" title=\"ADL &#038; Nets Request Jeff Bezos Remove Film in Kyrie Irving Controversy From Amazon\">provide additional context<\/a> to \u2063false or misleading information.<\/p>\n<p>Yaccarino\u2064 expressed \u2063the company&#8217;s willingness\u2064 to engage further \u2062with EU officials and their team to\u2062 address any specific questions. She also mentioned the possibility of a meeting to discuss\u200b the matter in detail.<\/p>\n<p>Breton has also sent a similar letter to\u2064 Meta, giving the company 24 hours to\u2062 respond \u200cwith a plan of action \u200bagainst\u2062 false or misleading information about the attack on \u2064Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I would ask you\u2064 to be very vigilant in \u2064ensuring strict\u2063 compliance \u200cwith\u2062 the rules\u2064 of the\u200b Digital Services \u200bAct,&#8221; Breton wrote \u200bto Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. &#8220;This includes timely\u200c and objective action against illegal content, as well\u200d as proportionate and\u200d effective mitigation measures.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1697223219474000&#038;usg=AOvVaw32gpZpiDARrksIaoss_UAn\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What proactive steps does X take to detect and prevent the spread of illegal content on its \u2064platform? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ublic \u200cwill be alerted to any misinformation or disinformation being spread through\u200b the platform, and X is working to\u200d swiftly\u2062 remove such content. Yaccarino emphasized that the platform is committed to combating the spread of false information and ensuring the safety \u200bof its users.<\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration with Authorities<\/h3>\n<p>X has\u2064 been collaborating with relevant authorities, including law\u200d enforcement agencies and intelligence services, to identify and take \u200caction against accounts \u2062linked to Hamas or other terrorist organizations. The platform has a dedicated team of specialists who work diligently \u2062to monitor and remove any posts or accounts that violate its content policies or promote violence and\u200b extremism.<\/p>\n<p>Yaccarino stated that X&#8217;s efforts are not limited to reactive measures. The platform is also taking proactive \u200bsteps to detect and prevent the spread of illegal content. Through \u200cthe use of advanced technology \u200dand AI algorithms, X is\u200c able to automatically detect suspicious patterns and flag potentially harmful content for further review.<\/p>\n<h3>Ensuring Freedom of\u2064 Expression<\/h3>\n<p>While X\u200d is committed to taking action against\u2063 illegal content and terrorist-affiliated accounts, it also recognizes the importance of preserving freedom of expression. Yaccarino explained that the platform&#8217;s content policies\u2064 strike a balance between protecting users from harmful or illegal\u200c content, and allowing open\u200b and diverse conversations.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that X constantly reviews and updates its policies to stay aligned with\u200c evolving global standards and best \u200bpractices. The\u200b platform also seeks input from external experts, \u2063civil society organizations, and government representatives to ensure that its \u2063policies are \u2063fair and effective in tackling online extremism.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Social media platform X&#8217;s decision to remove or label thousands of Hamas-linked posts demonstrates its commitment to combating illegal content\u2063 and protecting its users from extremist propaganda. The platform&#8217;s proactive measures, collaboration with authorities, \u200dand\u200b continuous review of its content policies reflect its dedication to\u2064 maintaining a safe and responsible online space.<\/p>\n<p>By actively addressing misinformation and disinformation, X is helping to safeguard public discourse \u2063and prevent the spread of harmful narratives. While ensuring the removal of terrorist-affiliated accounts, the platform also upholds freedom of expression, creating an environment where diverse perspectives\u2064 can be shared, while keeping users safe from extremist \u200ccontent.<\/p>\n<p>The actions taken by X serve as an example for\u200b other social media platforms to prioritize the removal of illegal and harmful \u2063content, contributing to a safer and more \u200cresponsible online ecosystem. With ongoing efforts\u200b and collaboration with stakeholders, X is paving the way for a more\u200b secure and\u200c accountable digital environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>removed or flagged numerous posts associated with Hamas. Following concerns raised by EU officials about illegal content, X took action by deleting or labeling tens of thousands of such posts. 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