In the wake of recent Hamas attacks on Israel, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now referred to as "X," has taken decisive steps to remove hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts.
The platform's CEO, Linda Yaccarino, emphasized that there is no room for terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups on X.
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Removal of Hamas-Affiliated Accounts: X swiftly removed numerous Hamas-Affiliated accounts from its platform, citing a zero-tolerance policy for terrorist organizations. This action was taken in response to concerns over the dissemination of illegal content through the platform.
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EU's Digital Services Act: The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) has placed increased responsibilities on large online platforms like X and Meta's Facebook to combat illegal content and threats to public security. X has responded to over 80 takedown requests from the EU and expressed its willingness to engage further with EU authorities to address specific concerns.
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Warnings Issued to Meta: In a parallel development, European Union industry chief Thierry Breton issued a warning to Meta, giving the company 24 hours to provide information about their efforts to combat disinformation on their platforms following the Israel attack. These actions are part of a broader initiative to ensure compliance with new EU online content regulations.
The removal of Hamas-affiliated accounts on X and the EU's efforts to hold large online platforms accountable for illegal content signal a concerted push to maintain the safety and integrity of digital spaces during critical events.
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