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Madonna shares edited photos hugging the Pope, sparks outrage online

Madonna shared AI-generated images on Instagram depicting the Pope embracing her. Followers reacted with shock and humor—one commented, 'Desperate to stay relevant,' while another joked, 'Finally, she has a partner her age'

Omer Daniel | 12.16.24

One in five Israelis admits to spreading fake news, survey finds

Most Israelis rely on social media for their news, despite over half acknowledging it is an unreliable source; a quarter of respondents admit to sharing information without verifying its credibility

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.11.24

The network of fake online profiles targeting Israeli society

Inciting hate and violence: New reports shows growing prevalence of social media network operated by AI-made bots infiltrating Israeli online groups and attempting to divide the country from within

Tal Shahaf | 12.09.24

Next generation of Jewish leaders are warriors in a digital age

Opinion: These young Jews have proven themselves to be modern-day Lions of Judah, wielding their smartphones as effectively as swords in the battle for truth and justice

Rabbi Steven Burg | 12.09.24

Majority of digital content creators skip fact-checking, study finds

UNESCO survey reveals nearly half of respondents rely on 'likes' to inform choice of content, with over a third of Americans under 30 getting news from social media

Daniela Ginzburg | 11.27.24

Global social media campaign aims to dismantle differences, build bridges

Anthony Wolch, founder of See the Good: 'We’re tracking stories about people who have propelled humankind forward'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 11.27.24

Druze artist turns his childhood home into viral masterpiece with 90 million views

Sam Halaby, an artist from Daliyat al-Karmel, has captivated social media in recent months with his groundbreaking project, The House of Colors, where Halaby seamlessly blends Druze tradition with modern art

Daniela Ginzburg | 11.25.24

Screenshots from the Telegram group 'Israel Genocide Tracker'

Stalked on social media: Israelis accused of war crimes increasingly in danger‏

35,000 Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel have had their details leaked on Telegram as part of an effort to try individual Israelis for alleged war crimes

Keren Setton/The Media Line | 11.24.24

Israeli influencer who skydived naked shakes up social media: 'It's a way of life'

With 63,000 Instagram followers, 27-year-old Mary Praglin shares her journey from global skydives to trance festivals; In an interview, she opens up about skydiving nude, what inspired her thrill-seeking lifestyle and her father’s take on her daring adventures

Assaf Kamar | 11.21.24

Trump’s unique dance moves break the Internet

US president-elect's dance moves have become one of the most fascinating viral phenomena since his election victory; with each public appearance, he seamlessly blends politics, humor and entertainment, captivating social media

Daniela Ginzburg | 11.21.24

פעילים של ארגון בית"ר ארה"ב מוחים בבניין הקפיטול על תמיכתן של חברות הקונגרס רשידה טליב ואילהאן עומאר במתקפת החמאס על ישראל

Meta silences Jewish group over 'pager' comments against pro-Hamas lawmakers

Facebook and Instagram parent company gives no explanation for action against US Betar, following posts with veiled threats toward lawmakers and alleged 'Judeophobes'; group expresses hope matter will be resolved soon

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.17.24

Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say

Musk's massive reach with nearly 203 million followers helps enable "network effects" in which content on X can jump to other social media and messaging platforms

Reuters | 11.05.24

Losing followers and friends, but still fighting: The influencers standing strong for Israel

Coming from fashion, TV and music, they’ve spent the past year using their influence to support Israel; despite losing followers, partnerships and facing threats, these international influencers stay steadfast in their advocacy

Nathalie Zohar | 11.01.24

Blocked then restored: Iran Supreme Leader's Hebrew language X account is back

It is not clear if Khamenei's account was removed and then restored, or if it was never removed; Situation raises difficult questions about the lack of regulation and the need to supervise the content distributed on social networks

Raphael Kahan | 10.30.24

Traumatic and scarring: The mental cost of watching October 7 videos

New ongoing study sampling Israelis after Hamas attack reveals viewing graphic videos has potential to cause post-traumatic symptoms and create media addiction

Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta | 10.09.24