Palestinian who livestreamed illegal UK entry jailed Mosab Abdulkarim al-Gassas, from Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, reduced to nine due to his guilty plea. JNS Staff May 21, 2025
TikTok places ‘sensitive content’ warning on viral dance video urging release of Israeli hostages “Shadow banning is a reality well-known to all activists defending Israel,” said the CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Dec. 23, 2024
Jewish Federations of North America lauds court for upholding TikTok law It will “slow the antisemitism epidemic that this platform has helped spread,” the group stated. Dec. 6, 2024
From nuclear engineer to pro-Israel TikTok sensation Non-Jewish veteran Nick Matau gained millions of views defending the Jewish state on social media, despite facing daily threats. Tzivia Blum Nov. 5, 2024
Anti-Israel TikToker arrested after mistakenly tearing down Greek flag The 23-year-old woman intimidated staff at a New Jersey Greek restaurant, yelling “there is genocide” and “Free Palestine!” Oct. 27, 2024
Legislation targets use of TikTok and Telegram by terror groups Congress members want the U.S. Department of Homeland Security investigating foreign, cloud-based communication apps. Aug. 7, 2024
Jewish groups laud House for passing TikTok bill “TikTok has helped fuel a horrific spike in antisemitism that our communities are feeling every day,” said Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America. March 13, 2024
House committee votes unanimously for bill requiring sale of TikTok “Social media is a major driver of the rise in antisemitism, and that TikTok is the worst offender by far,” Jewish Federations of North America wrote. Andrew Bernard March 7, 2024
