Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza recently shared his frustration on Instagram after his Facebook account got suspended by Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. He received a notification from Meta telling him to appeal within 180 days or risk permanent deletion.
The reason for the suspension wasn’t given, leaving Motaz and his followers confused. Motaz is known for speaking out against Israeli actions in Gaza, using his platform to show the struggles of Palestinians.
Before his account was suspended, Motaz was reporting on the destruction caused by Israeli attacks in Palestine. He had to leave Gaza in January due to safety concerns.
Activists worry that Motaz’s suspension is an attempt to silence voices supporting Palestinian rights. Many are supporting him and calling for Meta to bring back his account.
This incident highlights the debate about social media companies’ power to control content and protect freedom of speech. As Motaz tries to appeal the suspension, it shows the challenges faced by journalists and activists in oppressed communities.
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