Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )

Are TikTok and X Amplifying Antisemitic Content? It’s Increasingly Hard to Know.

People who study social media say the conflict between Israel and Hamas has underscored the need for better data transparency from platforms.
White House Condemns Elon Musk for Spreading ‘Antisemitic and Racist Hate’

The tech entrepreneur had endorsed a social media post that echoed the conspiracy theory that had fueled the Tree of Life synagogue killer in 2018.
Advertisers Push Back at Social Media Firms over Antisemitism

Companies, celebrities and influencers have taken TikTok and X — and Elon Musk himself — to task for the rise of hate speech on their platforms since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Muslim Runner Says She Was Cut From Lululemon Campaign Over Religious Identity

Amena Saad participated in a photo shoot ahead of the New York City Marathon, but later discovered she was cropped out. Lululemon said it was a mistake.
What the Biden-Xi Talks Accomplished (and Didn’t)

Wednesday’s four-hour meeting in San Francisco resulted in few breakthroughs. But C.E.O.s gave the Chinese leader a standing ovation at a banquet afterward.
Harsh Visuals of War Leave Newsrooms Facing Tough Choices

Digital disinformation and restrictions on photojournalists have complicated decision-making about the visual chronicle of the Israel-Hamas war.
Why Are Oil Prices Falling While War Rages in the Middle East?

Energy markets have shrugged off the fighting between Israel and Hamas so far, focusing instead on forecasts of subdued demand.
Kaffiyeh: The Symbolism and History of a Checkered Scarf

As demonstrations have cropped up globally in support of civilians in Gaza, some Palestinians are encouraging non-Palestinians to wear kaffiyehs as a show of solidarity.
Why Are Oil Prices Falling While War Rages in the Middle East?

Energy markets have shrugged off the fighting between Israel and Hamas so far, focusing instead on forecasts of subdued demand.
Lawmakers Renew Calls to Ban TikTok After Accusations of Anti-Israel Content

The criticism has put the popular video app on its heels at a precarious time.
Does the Boss Need to Weigh In on the War in the Middle East?

It’s become the norm for company executives to issue notes to employees about social upheaval. But the Israel-Hamas war presents a special challenge.
Google’s Open Culture Collides With the Israel-Hamas War

Google has long been a hub for employee activism, including over the company’s business with Israel. But workers looking to express support for Palestinians say they face hostility.