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Mamdani's wife apologizes for past anti-Israel social media posts: 'Being 15 doesn’t excuse it'

Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, wrote that Tel Aviv 'should not have existed in the first place' and described all its residents as 'occupiers' and praised Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.16.26

Keeping pro-Israel influencers in business after Oct. 7

Brian Spivak says Barzel Media grew out of his advocacy work for the hostages, after he saw pro-Israel influencers face harassment, lose followers and watch brand deals dry up; 'Nobody was looking out for them financially, I realized that wasn’t sustainable'

Ilan Levinsohn | 04.08.26

Artist Sam Halaby sits inside his House of Colors in Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel

Over 2 billion views: the Israeli artist behind the internet’s most colorful home

In Daliyat al-Karmel, artist Sam Halaby transformed his childhood home into a four-floor environmental artwork born from personal loss, later turning the once-secret project into a viral phenomenon and an unlikely place of comfort for visitors during wartime

Bar Gindy | 03.23.26

Iran’s propaganda machine is already operating inside Israel — in Hebrew

Foreign networks impersonate Israelis and spread polarizing messages that reach hundreds of thousands of views; influencers and media figures have also fallen into the trap and unknowingly shared the propaganda aimed at deepening divisions in Israeli society, shaping public opinion during wartime

Raphael Kahan | 03.18.26

This barista upstaged Netanyahu, and the internet fell for her

An unnamed young woman who appeared briefly behind Netanyahu in a video meant to quash rumors of his death became an unexpected internet sweetheart, with viewers fixating on her cameo instead of his message

Ilan Levinsohn | 03.16.26

Winning the information war is necessary to defeat Iran

Opinion: For the IDF and the US military to win on the battlefield, they must first win the battle over the narrative on social media

Arik Segal | 03.10.26

AI is reshaping capital, content and trust, but human storytelling still sets brands apart

At a ynet Global panel, leaders from tech, venture capital and social media say artificial intelligence is transforming investment and marketing, but global success still hinges on cultural fluency, credibility and human connection

ynetGlobal | 02.16.26

AI agents given social network to manage — immediately turn it into a religion

Moltbook lets AI agents post and interact without human input; within hours, the agents formed a self-described religion called ‘Crustafarianism,’ built around lobster-inspired metaphors, with core beliefs and evolving texts

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.31.26

No videos, no revolution? Why the West is misreading Iran’s uprising

Analysis: Iran’s regime shut down the internet and convinced the world the protests were crushed. The reality is far darker. The uprising has gone underground, becoming more violent, more sophisticated and more dangerous, led by a Generation Z that is not backing down

Effi Banay | 01.22.26

אישה איראנית שורפת את תמונתו של חמינאי עם סיגריה

Iran shut down the internet, and the world shut down its conscience

Opinion: The ayatollahs cut the internet to crush protests without witnesses as Iranian women are arrested, beaten and disappear from the headlines; what little escapes reveals fighters with nothing left to lose while the world looks away

Effi Banay | 01.13.26

Iran protesters get unlikely support as X replaces flag emoji with opposition symbol

Social media platform replaces Islamic Republic emblem with monarchist-era Lion and Sun, echoing growing opposition on Iranian streets as regime accuses US and Israel of fueling unrest

Daniela Ginzburg | 01.10.26

'Like a cigarette pack’: New York to require health warnings on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring social media platforms to display mandatory mental health warnings every time users log in, citing data showing heightened addiction, anxiety and depression risks among children and teens

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.27.25

‘October 7 changed everything’: why top TikTok executive chose to leave the platform

In a special interview, Rita Vinnik, who led TikTok’s global creator community, explains her career turning point, why the platform no longer fit her and her decision to leave a global powerhouse for Israeli startup Dreemz

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.19.25

Iran’s crisis goes viral as Gen Z leads a bold challenge to the ayatollahs

They are young, plugged into TikTok and Instagram and no longer afraid. From a devastating water crisis to nostalgia for the shah’s style, Iran’s Generation Z is openly challenging the regime online. But before optimism, there is also a nightmare scenario that directly involves Israel

Effi Banay | 12.12.25

Every tourist to the US will be required to provide 5 years of social media history

Trump administration is promoting a dramatic tightening of entry requirements into the country: every tourist will be required to provide a five-year history of social media activity; If proposal approved, Israelis also will be required to comply

ynet | 12.11.25

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