Sada Social, an organisation that tracks online violations of Palestinian digital rights, reported over 500 such incidents in November, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
Its monthly report highlighted widespread censorship across several platforms, with Meta accounting for 57% of the violations, followed by TikTok at 23%, YouTube at 13%, and X (formerly Twitter) at 7%.
Furthermore, 30 WhatsApp accounts linked to Palestinians, including two news groups, were deactivated.
These actions, the organisation stated, reflect “digital policies that suppress Palestinian voices and restrict their reach.”
The report also pointed to a sustained “digital blackout” in northern Gaza, significantly disrupting residents’ ability to communicate, report ongoing events, and share humanitarian updates.
Sada Social urged digital platforms to combat inflammatory content while calling on stakeholders to address policies that worsen humanitarian and political crises.
The Gaza Strip has endured a devastating war since October last year, following a Hamas-led cross-border attack. Israel’s actions have resulted in the deaths of over 44,400 people, predominantly women and children, and left more than 105,000 injured.
On November 21, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel is also under scrutiny for genocide at the International Court of Justice.
