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> An automated social media profile developed to harness the powers of artificial intelligence to promote Israel's cause online is also pushing out blatantly false information, including anti-Israel misinformation, in an ironic yet concerning example of the risks of using the new generative technologies for political ends. > > Among other things, the alleged pro-Israel bot denied that an entire Israeli family was murdered on October 7, blamed Israel for U.S. plans to ban TikTok, falsely claimed that Israeli hostages weren't released despite blatant evidence to the contrary and even encouraged followers to "show solidarity" with Gazans, referring them to a charity that raises money for Palestinians. In some cases, the bot criticzed pro-Israel accounts, including the official government account on X – the same accounts it was meant to promote. > > The bot, an Haaretz examination found, is just one of a number of so-called "hasbara" technologies developed since the start of the war. Many of these technologically-focused public diplomacy initiatives utilized AI, though not always for content creation. Some of them also received support from Israel, which scrambled to back different tech and civilian initiatives since early 2024, and has since poured millions into supporting different projects focused on monitoring and countering anti-Israeli and antisemitism on social media.

>‘Not a Nazi salute’ > >Others defended Musk, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), one of the most prominent organisations dedicated to opposing anti-Semitism. > >The New York-based organisation, which has faced criticism for conflating opposition to Israel with anti-Semitism, said it seemed the billionaire had made an “awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute”. > >“In this moment, all sides should give one another a bit of grace, perhaps even the benefit of the doubt, and take a breath,” the ADL said in a post on X. > >“This is a new beginning. Let’s hope for healing and work toward unity in the months and years ahead.” > >Max Kaiser, executive officer of the Jewish Council of Australia, said he believed that Musk had “unambiguously” made a Nazi salute and criticised the ADL for defending the billionaire. > >“It was a clear signal to his rabid white nationalist and neo-nazi followers that he aligns with their values,” Kaiser told Al Jazeera. > >“His platform ‘X’ is well known for promoting racist neo-Nazi content and he has recently endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) German political party. We should all be very concerned that the right-hand man of the most powerful person in the world is a Nazi. The ADL continue to disgrace themselves by defending Musk’s gesture while baselessly attacking expressions of pro-Palestinian solidarity as anti-Semitic. ” > >While not addressing the controversy directly, Musk responded to a number of X posts about the incident, including to thank the ADL and express agreement with a user who said that calling people Nazis was “tired, boring, and old material.”

Kurz: „Die neuste Offensive der Rebellengruppen in Nordwestsyrien ist Teil einer neuen Operation der Türkei, um ihre Macht in Syrien auszuweiten, junge Menschen werden dazu aufgerufen, sich freiwillig beim Militär zu melden.“

Prof. Ilan Pappe ist einer der klarsten Analysten Palästina und Israels und Befürworter einer Einstaatenlösung. Ich finde das Interview sehr sehenswert, da er nicht nur die Ziele und Struktur der zionistischen Bewegung und ihrer historischen Entwicklung, sondern auch deren Folgen für Jüdinnen und Juden, sowie die Folgen der westlichen Unterstützung dieser Bewegung beleuchtet.

Ein "Must See", um die Annexion der Westbank durch Israel zu verstehen, und eine klare Darstellung der Zusammenhänge, wie die israelischen Siedlerterroristen fester Bestandteil von Armee und Regierung sind.