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Israel Bill Allowing Government to Shut Down Foreign Media Outlets Passes First Reading
The proposal would make Israel’s emergency media law permanent, granting the government power to shut outlets and block online content without court approval.
Microsoft Cuts Unit 8200’s Access to Cloud and AI Services After Gaza Mass Surveillance Revelations
A cloud empire built for business was repurposed by the Israeli government into an intelligence dragnet.
MembersThe New Face of Surveillance Doesn’t Need Your Face
Your heartbeat, your breath, your stride; everything you do without thinking is now data you give without knowing.
IDF Mandates Pre-Approval for Reporting Missile Strikes, Including on Social Media and Online Platforms
Under new censorship rules, people must now ask permission before reporting where a missile lands.
Spyware Giant Says Jury Tried to Bankrupt It Over WhatsApp Hack
NSO says the jury overreached, but the numbers may reflect how deeply the danger of Pegasus has resonated.
Israel Proposes Gaza Aid Distribution Tied to Biometric Facial Recognition
Facial scans become the price of survival in a system where privacy is no longer negotiable.
Washington’s TikTok Ban Heated Up Following Israel-Hamas War, Former Congressman States
Efforts to ban TikTok stalled until the October 7 attack, when concerns over pro-Palestinian narratives on the platform revived the legislation.
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Urges Israel to Combat Antisemitism Online, Calling for “Apollo Gold Pager” Ingenuity and Warning The Next War Will Be Fought Online
Greenblatt sparks concerns over potential censorship in shaping digital narratives.
Twitch Sparks Outrage with Account Restrictions in Israel and Palestinian Regions
Twitch’s temporary account restrictions in Israel and Palestine spark debate over safety measures versus digital censorship.
Facebook Faces Heat for Blocking Report on Arrest of US Journalist in Israel
The move raises concerns about press freedom and the platform’s role in moderating sensitive geopolitical content.
ID Verification Company Partnered With X Suffered Data Leak, Report Claims
AU10TIX’s alleged exposed credentials leave sensitive user data vulnerable, raising serious privacy and security concerns amidst rising demands for digital ID verification.
New X Policy Forces Earners To Verify Their Government ID With Israeli Verification Company
New policy raises privacy concerns amidst X’s commitment to free speech.