Facebook and Instagram censor images of released hostages and Hamas members
The farewells between the released Israeli hostages and Hamas members at the exchange point, including gestures and smiles, as well as the compassionate approach of Hamas members towards the elderly and young, were documented for the world to see.
- World
- Published Date: 11:54 | 27 November 2023
- Modified Date: 11:56 | 27 November 2023
An 85-year-old Israeli woman, Yochaved Lifshitz, released in the early weeks of the genocide, expressed that Hamas members treated them very well, meeting all their needs, and shook hands with Hamas members upon departure.
The world discussed these events during the prisoner exchange, while the sponsor of the massacre, META, faced new scandals.
While allowing pro-Israel content on Facebook and Instagram since the early days of the massacre, and even categorizing the sharing of the Palestinian flag as "terrorist propaganda," META has now censored Hamas.
META's scandalous censorship involved banning the footage recorded during the release of prisoners as part of the agreement by the Al-Qassam Brigades.
Facebook and Instagram deleted the shared videos. The decision drew criticism for categorizing moments where Hamas members carried an elderly prisoner to a Red Cross vehicle and a released mother and daughter waving goodbye as "terrorist propaganda."
The censorship, combined with Facebook approving a series of Israeli advertisements calling for violence against Palestinians and issuing an assassination call against a pro-Palestinian activist, reignited accusations that META is sponsoring the massacre.
The agreement between Israel and Hamas for a four-day "humanitarian pause" in the conflict came into effect on Friday, November 24, at 07:00 (GMT+2).
According to the agreement, 50 Israeli hostages held by Hamas would be exchanged for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. The released prisoners on both sides would include women and children.