"Palestinians Face Online Harassment for Social Media Activity"
Following the Oct. 7th attacks, Israel has intensified its crackdown on social media posts that are perceived to support Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups. Palestinians and Arab citizens of Israel have reported being arrested and facing abuse with little evidence of wrongdoing. The crackdown has raised concerns about the proportionality of Israel's response and the future of free speech in the region. Human rights organizations and lawyers argue that the measures are excessive and could lead to further unrest.