“Israel Expresses Gratitude to Meta as Mark Zuckerberg Denounces ‘Pure Evil’ Hamas Attacks”

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In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has taken a stand against the actions of Hamas, denouncing the attacks carried out by the organization. In an Instagram Story shared earlier this week, Zuckerberg stated, “The terrorist attacks by Hamas are pure evil. There is never any justification for carrying out acts of terrorism against innocent people.” He expressed his concern for the widespread suffering resulting from the conflict, focusing on the safety of Meta’s employees and their families in Israel and the region.

Israel’s official X account responded to Zuckerberg’s post with gratitude, sharing a screenshot of his message. The statement comes in the context of the escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, with the conflict sparking a surge in misinformation on social media platforms.

The European Union has also entered the fray, warning Mark Zuckerberg and urging him to take action against disinformation on Meta’s platforms following Hamas’s attacks on Israel. The EU has given Meta a 24-hour ultimatum to respond and comply with European law. Meta owns popular social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, as well as Threads.

European Commissioner Thierry Breton emphasized the obligations of content moderation under the EU Digital Services Act and raised concerns about disinformation and illegal content. In addition to Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, the CEO of X, was warned about the spread of illegal content and disinformation on the platform.

The ongoing conflict has created a surge in misinformation and graphic content on social media platforms. Social media companies have been struggling to combat doctored images, mislabeled videos, and violent imagery related to the Israel-Palestine conflict, as reported by Reuters.

In addition to Mark Zuckerberg, other tech industry leaders have also shared their views on the matter. Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his deep sorrow over the “terrorist attacks in Israel” and the escalating conflict. Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, offered condolences to those affected by the war and condemned the “horrific terrorist attacks on Israel,” especially poignant as Microsoft has nearly 3,000 employees in the region.

The conflict between Hamas and Israel has had devastating consequences, with Hamas attacks leading to casualties in Israel, followed by Israeli retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza. Israel has opened a safe corridor in northern Gaza to allow residents to move to the southern part of the territory, considered safer. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have assured that no operations will be conducted in this corridor from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in order to facilitate the movement of residents.

The situation remains highly complex and sensitive, with global tech leaders and organizations taking various stances on the conflict and its impact.

Sources By Agencies