Social media in israel

Pete Hegseth just became Israel’s latest war-celebrity obsession

Until February 28, most Israelis had barely heard of him. Ten days later, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is one of the most prominent figures on Hebrew media, Instagram, and X.

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth takes questions during a press conference on US military action in Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
Israeli security personnel secure the scene following an incident in Jerusalem, October 30, 2023

Police arrest Tel Aviv resident for plotting to assassinate scientist for Iran

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Israeli gov’t spends NIS 27m. on pro-Israel content on social media; most gets taken down

 Students at Hebrew University in Jerusalem attend a rally in support of the IDF and the defense and security of Israel, as well as protest against a Hebrew U professor who had created a petition against Israel and minimized and denied the horrors of the October 7 massacre by Hamas. March 17, 2024.

The digital battleground of social media: Embracing cyber advocacy for Israel’s defense - opinion


Israeli politicians' Facebook policies come under fire

Should elected officials be allowed to block people from their social media accounts?

A post on Benjamin Netanyahu’s Facebook page that celebrated the achievement of having 1,900,000 followers – more than all the followers channels 10 and 2 have on Facebook and Twitter combined

Who is likely to post a Facebook profile photo in a bathing suit?

The team looked at all 1,000 public profile pictures of Israelis on Facebook.

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The brainlessness of the media

There is no alternative but for the media consumer to be ever vigilant.

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Instagram stars capture Israel unfiltered

Vibe Israel brings five top photographers to tour Holy Land. “These guys, they’re more powerful than movie stars,” says founder.

THE GROUP of photographers and their guides pose for a photo outside the Old City of Jerusalem yesterday.

CNN’s ‘Believer’ criticized for portrayal of ultra-Orthodox

Comment: Reza Aslan goes inside the world of haredim in Israel, with his own agenda in mind.

REZA ASLAN, host of CNN’s series ‘Believer,’ stands at the Western Wall in 2015 during the filming of an episode in Israel.

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Twitter social network with most antisemitic content, survey finds

The study, commissioned by the World Jewish Congress, was conducted throughout 2016.

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A view from east to west

The 0202 website provides translations of east Jerusalem and haredi media, for greater understanding of our fellow city dwellers.

0202 founder Michal Shilor

‘Facebook bill’ passes first reading

Legislation draws criticism and questions about effectiveness.

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Is Netanyahu's 'war on the media' working?

This year marked a new record for the deteriorating relationship between the prime minister and the media, and many fear his conduct is damaging free press in the country. Will 2017 be any better?

A golden statue of Netanyahu created by Israeli artist Itay Zalait