Social media in israel

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

Regardless of who is competing in Israel’s upcoming elections, what must remain a top priority is to keep an eye on which politician intends to do what with the power bestowed upon them.

|ByYAAKOV KATZ
Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth takes questions during a press conference on US military action in Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Verhovski was aware he was acting as an adversary intending harm to Israel’s security and that the various tasks he was given were under the direction of Iranian agents.

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

Government ministries have been sharing pro-Israel content on social media during the Israel-Hamas War, but TikTok refuses to participate or share content with Israeli symbols.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

ProjectTruthIsrael.com, a new AI-powered app aims to challenge misconceptions about Israel and defend the Jewish state on the modern digital battleground.

MAY 11, 2024ByABRAHAM BREE
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.

Nationwide treasure hunt goes viral on Israeli social media

Over the past fortnight, the couple, who manage the "Cash Catch Israel" page, have garnered significant attention by concealing cash in various locations and providing hints to their followers.

MARCH 11, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

IDF to investigate non-lethal friendly fire incident seen in viral video

The three-second video, which circulated on Israeli social media on Monday, appears to show a clear violation of army protocol.

DECEMBER 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A video shared on social media appeared to show a clear violation of IDF safety protocol.

How Jewish parents can help kids deal with a flood of pain on social media

As parents, and as a broader community, we can, and must do better than just telling people to look away from social media.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByDAVID BRYFMAN/JTA, SAMANTHA VINOKOR-MENINARATH/JTA
A kid holds an Israeli flag to protest about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Brussels, Belgium, October 9, 2023.

Israel’s hasbara minister: Hamas thirsts for Jewish blood

Public Diplomacy Minister Galit Distel Atbaryan: “The world is starting to realize that we are dealing with fundamentalists."

OCTOBER 10, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Pro-Israel demonstrators protest during the second day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., October 8, 2023.

Pop divas Madonna and Barbra Streisand show support for Israel

Madonna posted graphic picture of an attack's aftermath on Instagram.

OCTOBER 10, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
Singer Barbara Streisand performs at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York, October 11, 2012.

MFA launches online advocacy campaign with Israeli influencers

FM spokesperson: 'public opinion is critical during wartime'

OCTOBER 10, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Israeli actress and producer Noa Tishby walks the floor after ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, February 26, 2009.

Jewish organizations and leaders, it's time to start tweeting in Hebrew - opinion

Start translating your press releases, hire someone to run your social media in Hebrew and work on your confidence and fluency in Hebrew.

MARCH 29, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

TikTok Israel removes some 700,000 videos due to 'hateful content'

The proportion of videos removed in Israel for falling under TikTok’s hateful content guidelines is unclear.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

International lawmakers call on social media giants to act against online antisemitism

Lawmakers turned to social media enthusiasts to take action on continued antisemitism online.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023ByOMRI NAHMIAS
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