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Antisemites wasted no time in blaming Jewish people for the New Orleans terror attack, turning the horrific incident into an anti-Jewish, conspiracy-fueled hate fest.

This is not a victory for free speech – it’s a systematic lowering of the bar that means less active enforcement from Meta against antisemitism and hate speech.

Our findings highlight how election-related discourse on social media has intensified the spread of dangerous conspiracy theories about Jews, with antisemitism emerging as a prominent feature in the political dialogue surrounding the U.S. elections on both sides of the political spectrum.

“As we reflect on the past year, it is clear that the challenge of online antisemitism has taken a dark turn and must be addressed. Our latest report underscores not only the urgency of the situation but also the necessity for continued vigilance and proactive measures in countering hate speech. The findings serve as a crucial reminder of the need for sustained efforts in both policy enforcement and public awareness to protect vulnerable communities and uphold the values of tolerance and respect in our digital spaces.”

Today, Meta has spoken through thoughtful action. By acknowledging the phobic nature of when abuse of the term ‘Zionist’ is meant to spread bigotry and fear, they are actively protecting a targeted minority group of users on their platform that are currently experiencing the worst wave of targeted hate since the Holocaust.

As U.K. citizens take to the polls on July 4, 2024, in the first general election in five years, the excitement of potential political upheaval is clouded by antisemitic allegations about the political parties and their frontrunners.