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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025
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Meta Clears Use of Pro-Palestinian Slogan
Meta's Oversight Board ruled that the phrase 'From the River to the Sea' is not a policy violation. The independent review found the slogan did not breach Meta's rules on hate speech or violence. The phrase is seen by some as supportive of Palestinian self-determination and by others as threatening Israel.
Meta's Oversight Board announced that the phrase 'From the River to the Sea' does not violate the company's content policies.
The independent board reviewed three Facebook posts featuring the slogan and found that they did not breach rules on hate speech, violence, or incitement.
The phrase, often used in the context of Palestinian solidarity, is interpreted by some as a call for Palestinian self-determination, while others see it as a threat to Israel's existence.
Even with the recent conflict starting October 7 involving Hamas, the board decided there were no signs of incitement in the reviewed content.
The independent board reviewed three Facebook posts featuring the slogan and found that they did not breach rules on hate speech, violence, or incitement.
The phrase, often used in the context of Palestinian solidarity, is interpreted by some as a call for Palestinian self-determination, while others see it as a threat to Israel's existence.
Even with the recent conflict starting October 7 involving Hamas, the board decided there were no signs of incitement in the reviewed content.
