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X goes down in Brazil, following court order

Brazil is a significant market for X, with tens of millions of users. The shutdown led to difficulties using other social media platforms and a surge in sign-ups for alternative platforms like Bluesky

Ynetnews | 09.03.24

Jenna Ortega says left X after getting sexually explicit AI images of herself as a 14-year-old

'Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No,' actress says in interview

Ynetnews | 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

Israel Wullman | 08.22.24

X says it is closing operations in Brazil over court threats

X remains available to the people of Brazil despite the closure of its offices

Ynetnews | 08.19.24

Trump says if he were president 'Iran would not be attacking'

In a long and chaotic interview with Elon Musk on X, Donald Trump attempted to reestablish himself as the front-runner in light of Kamala Harris' recent surge in the polls; Trump interchangeably spoke about a wide variety of issues, including the recent assassination attempt, Iran's aggression, October 7, Netanyahu's speech to Congress and inflation

Gilad Meiri | 08.13.24

UK minister calls X 'a place of misery'

Jess Phillips, UK minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, scaled back her use of X (formerly Twitter) after Elon Musk's takeover

Ynetnews | 08.11.24

Israel's Ohana enrages Arab world with viral tweet

Knesset Speaker post Arabic language warning of Israel's wrath after air strike on Yemen; officials around the Middle East respond telling millions of followers to observe Israel's 'aggression' expelling Zionist colonialism'

Itamar Eichner | 07.21.24

Israel runs covert influence campaign targeting US lawmakers, report

Operation uses hundreds of fake online accounts to spread pro-Israel messaging but does not succeed in accumulating followers; Diaspora Ministry denies involvement

Ynet | 06.05.24

Turkish police detain father of Israel Border Policewoman over pro-Israel tweet

Following a tweet hailing those who protect Israel which included the photo of the officer, three family members who reside in Turkey, including her father, were detained in police stations across Istanbul; This incident could lead to law in Turkey to revoke the citizenship of Turkish Jews holding dual citizenship

Itamar Eichner | 06.05.24

Rafah or Rafael Nadal? Ben Stiller's viral social media post

Jewish-American actor posts Rafael Nadal's nickname following match, causing pro-Palestinians to praise him for 'standing up for human rights' only to later realize their error

Inbal Hananel | 05.28.24

Foreign Ministry is among top 3 most popular global social media accounts

Swiss consulting firm DigiTips finds that Foreign Ministry social media accounts were among the top 3 most popular in the world. With over 30,000 posts since Oct. 7, the most popular languages are English, Persian, Arabic and Spanish.

Itamar Eichner | 05.17.24

X introduces video and audio calls for non-subscribers

Feature will be available for free to non-paying X users as Musk hints at challenger to dominance of Google's Gmail and Microsoft's Outlook

Raphael Kahan | 02.25.24

Terrorists paid X for blue check, report finds

Nasrallah, the Houthis and other terrorist organizations paid for premium X accounts that gave them verification marks, increased exposure and access to advanced features, according to the Tech Transparency Project, an alleged violation of American sanctions; X removed some of the verification marks

Yuval Mann | 02.15.24

Gaza's Hamas Chief Yehya Al-Sinwar talks to media, in Gaza City

'A rat hiding underground': Gaza residents turn on Sinwar

After video of Hamas leader hiding underground with his children surfaced, Gazans residents grow increasingly vocal against him as IDF forces continue to tighten the noose around his neck

Einav Halabi, Hadar Adi | 02.15.24

John Cusack denies he questioned October 7 atrocities, despite proof

Whether it's posting antisemitic tropes, sharing posts that doubt Hamas attack atrocities, labeling Hamas a 'charity' organization or denying all of it despite screenshots proving he said it, the actor can't seem to shake off the antisemite label

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.30.24

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