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Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts on social media
Swift has not spoken recently about Trump, although she endorsed his Democratic rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, in 2024.
A 27-kg. load on the neck: The hidden cost of smartphone use
TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections
Judge orders pop singer D4vd to stand trial for murder, dismemberment of 14-year-old girl
Meta does not hold social media monopoly, judge rules
The agency sought to force Meta to restructure or sell Instagram and WhatsApp in order to restore competition among social media networks.
‘The more hate I get, the more I keep going’: Montana Tucker's fight for Israel
With Jewish pride – and millions of followers – Montana Tucker uses her platform to combat antisemitism and tell Israel’s story.
Inside Israel’s information war: Can influencers shift global opinion? - from the editor
As Israel fights for hearts and minds online, influencers take center stage. But are likes and followers enough to shift the narrative?
Young Israeli men shown beating, harassing foreign workers in new social media trend
"[The workers] know that if they complain, they may be deported. So they keep quiet. And these boys know exactly that," one Tel Aviv man explains.
National Religious Broadcasters set 2026 convention in Jerusalem
The NRB’s 2026 annual conference will take place in Jerusalem for the first time, with CEO Troy Miller pledging support for Israel and a fight against misinformation.
Amid rising antisemitism, TalkIsrael empowers influencers to shape Israel's story online - feature
TalkIsrael’s philosophy is simple: people don’t change their minds because they’re lectured, they change them when they feel something.
Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism
For the leader of one of the largest and most broadly representative Jewish groups in the country, these developments are hopeful.
Editor's Notes: After Charlie Kirk’s warning, Israel bets on Gen Z influencers - comment
After Charlie Kirk’s warning on Israel’s “information war,” new deals with US firms show millions spent on influencers and AI to sway young audiences.
Man indicted for allegedly killing teenage TikToker after she refused his requests for 'friendship'
The TikTok influencer, 17-year-old Sana Yousaf, was shot dead outside her home earlier this year in front of her mother.
Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs
The 37-year-old Gianmarco Soresi has seen his online popularity explode in recent years, as he joins a generation of comics finding audiences outside the comedy clubs.
