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Traumatic and scarring: The mental cost of watching October 7 videos

New ongoing study sampling Israelis after Hamas attack reveals viewing graphic videos has potential to cause post-traumatic symptoms and create media addiction

Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 10.09.24

A year later, social media keeps the memory of October 7 victims alive

In today's digital age, many turn to videos and posts to express grief and remembrance; as we mark one year since Israel's worst massacre, Israelis remind the world we are still living that day, with hostages yet to return and their mourning far from over

Daniela Ginzburg | 10.07.24

Tamar DB: From phone technician to online sensation

With 10 million followers worldwide, the 30-year-old social media star is unapologetic about her appearance, her long nails or her style as she sets her sights on a singing career

Smadar Shir | 09.20.24

שר החוץ ישראל כ"ץ קרא בביקורו הראשון בגרמניה לשחרור כל החטופים וחשף בפני הקהילה הבינלאומית בוועידת הביטחון של מינכן את "תיק אונר"א

Digital warfare: Here's how Israel is trying to change UNRWA's narrative online

Israeli digital campaign targeting UNRWA's credibility redirects users searching for Palestinian refugee aid to sites portraying agency as Hamas ally; effort seeks to sway American and European opinions, influencing international support and funding

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.12.24

Social media accounts use stolen photos of European women in pro-Trump influence campaign

Fake accounts with verified blue check marks push anti-vaccine misinformation, COVID-19 conspiracies and false information on US political issues

Ynetnews | 08.29.24

Israeli influencer grateful as anti-Israel followers drop off after October 7

Ruhama Shitrit, Boston-based Israeli, has more than half a million followers who love her recipes; 'Sometimes there are haters who complain that we stole the za'atar from Arabs, but I don't care'

Reut Sahar | 08.27.24

הרשתות החברתיות לועגות לחיזבאללה ונסראללה אחרי נזקי התקיפה המינימליים לישראל

Arab world mocks Hezbollah for damaging Israeli chicken coop in revenge attack

Hezbollah publishes photos of the damaged chicken coop in northern Israel and is ridiculed by Arab memes and tweets: 'For every Hezbollah commander, one Israeli chicken'

Lior Ben Ari | 08.26.24

Elon Musk's new AI tool has dangerous potential

The tech entrepreneur's new Grok 2 generative AI model available on X draws wide attention for lack of censorship and depiction of real people including Trump and Harris

Yisrael Wolman | 08.22.24

When is it okay to snoop on your child's cell phone?

Teenagers' most guarded secrets are stored and protected on their smartphones as parents, we have no access; We believe that privacy is sacred but without limits, we neglect what truly matters: our child's mental and physical well-being

Liora Haim | 08.19.24

תימן חות'ים חזאם אל אסד ציוצים ב עברית יא אללה ליאור בן ארי

Houthi influencer gains fame from Hebrew language slurs

Hezam al-Assad has become a social media sensation with 105,000 followers, thanks to his clumsy and threatening tweets against Israel; Israelis unmoved by his posts, mock him, correcting his language and dismissing his threats

Lior Ben Ari | 08.12.24

Facebook took down your post? Now you can know why

Meta's new tool helps first-time offenders understand why their Facebook posts were removed, offering in-app training to clear warnings and prevent future violations, aiming to enhance user feedback and transparency

Raphael Kahan | 08.12.24

מונטנה עם חברותיה של נויה דן ז"ל, במהלך הביקור בביה"ס "אשל הנשיא" שבו למדה

Marketing Israel to American Gen Z

Opinion: If you want to understand what interests American Gen Z, all you need to do is scroll through TikTok and Instagram; They are there in masses, creating, posting, and sharing content they find relevant and appealing

Elena Yacov | 08.10.24

Are virtual social media influencers the new normal?

AI-powered virtual influencers are transforming social media with authentic, engaging digital personas; from beauty queens to pop stars, they blur reality and the digital realm, reshaping interaction, advertising and influence in the modern era

Nathalie Zohar | 08.05.24

Noa Argamani pays moving tribute to fallen rescuer Arnon Zmora: 'You will always be in my heart'

Hostage freed in Operation Arnon pays tribute to special forces officer who led her rescue; 'You did not think twice and participated in the rescue operation, choosing to save a life while knowing you risk your own'

Ynet | 07.25.24

Meta changes policy on use of Zionism in posts

Social media giant says will remove speech targeting Zionists after it found 'it is used to refer to Jews and Israelis with dehumanizing comparisons, calls for harm, or denials of existence'

Raphael Kahan | 07.09.24