Dangerous suppression: Yesterday unknown actors engaged in a disinformation campaign targeting youth activist Tareq Khudeiri, leading to death threats against him.
Then the Palestinian Authority Security Forces arrested him — and now he is a political prisoner.(1/5)
Then the Palestinian Authority Security Forces arrested him — and now he is a political prisoner.(1/5)
The video was initially shared by a suspicious account of someone who claims they are an Israeli researcher; but spreads propaganda.
It pushed divisive claims that Tareq had chanted curse words at former President Arafat. Clear evidence shows he did not. 2/5
It pushed divisive claims that Tareq had chanted curse words at former President Arafat. Clear evidence shows he did not. 2/5
But this type of polarizing disinformation is a key tactic that ignites civil strife, and gives the PA’s oppressive security forces an excuse to target youth activists. 3/5
Tareq’s health is fragile, given he faces many chronic ailments. We are calling on the PA Security forces to release him ASAP. #FreeTareq
After the beautiful mobilization & unity we saw across Palestine; these attempts are meant to distract & tear apart this achievement. 4/5
After the beautiful mobilization & unity we saw across Palestine; these attempts are meant to distract & tear apart this achievement. 4/5
There are no @Facebook partner fact-checkers in Palestine, which means this content is still spreading, putting Tareq at risk.
Last month FB took down inauthentic networks connected to the PA security forces that arrested Tareq.
Will share more info as it becomes available. 5
Last month FB took down inauthentic networks connected to the PA security forces that arrested Tareq.
Will share more info as it becomes available. 5
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