Fri Sep 06 03:41:49 UTC 2024: – Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has decided that the antisemitic phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” does not violate its hate speech policies.
– The phrase has been used in protests against Israel’s military campaign against Hamas and is seen as a call for equal rights and an independent state for Palestinians.
– The Oversight Board of Meta reviewed three cases involving the use of the phrase on Facebook and found that it did not break hate speech policies.
– Critics argue that the phrase calls for the abolishment of the Israeli state and has been used by supporters of terrorist organizations like Hamas.
– Some praised the decision, claiming that the phrase is used to advocate for Israelis and Palestinians to live together in one state with equal rights.
– The Anti-Defamation League and others view the phrase as antisemitic, promoting violence and denying Israel’s right to exist.
– Free speech advocates argue that advocating violence crosses a line and should not be protected under the guise of free speech.

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