The Israel-Palestine conflict, marked by prolonged disputes, is examined in this policy outlook. It delves into the complex role of social media platforms, like Meta, TikTok, and X, in shaping information and public opinion during the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza. The outlook presents vital policy recommendations for responsible content moderation, localization, and proactive public education to combat misinformation.
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Written by: Ravale Mohydin
Ravale Mohydin
Ravale Mohydin is a researcher at TRT World Research Centre. With graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, her research interests include the political economy of media, strategic communications, public diplomacy, political effects of entertainment media, conflict media coverage as well as South Asian politics and society.
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