Human Rights Watch Highlights Meta’s Censorship Policies Amid Gaza Conflict
Human Rights Watch has accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of suppressing pro-Palestinian content on its platforms, with allegations of routine censorship that intensified following the Gaza conflict escalation on October 7.
Whistleblower Claims Reveal Internal Bias and Retaliation at Meta
Current and former employees have come forward, revealing that Meta routinely deletes Palestine-related posts and retaliates against staff who voice concerns over these practices. An AJ+ documentary includes testimonies describing a pro-Israel bias within Meta, shedding light on how company policies may be influencing public perception of the Gaza conflict.
The Take Documentary Uncovers Internal Struggles Over Content Moderation
Produced by AJ+, the documentary includes insights from Meta employees who argue that content moderation policies disproportionately target Palestinian voices, effectively shaping public narratives around the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Episode Production Team
The episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Walters, and Sarí el-Khalili, with contributions from Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, Hagir Saleh, and host Malika Bilal. Editing was led by Sarí el-Khalili, sound design by Alex Roldan, and video editing by Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke serves as the executive producer for The Take,