The Role of Social Media in Palestine Advocacy

Social media has become a vital platform for raising awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The speaker reflects on how their engagement on platforms like Twitter has increased dramatically following the escalation of violence, particularly since October 7th. They emphasize the importance of firsthand accounts and videos from citizen journalists and local reporters, especially given the limitations imposed on foreign journalists by the Israeli government. This shift in narrative has allowed for a more direct and unfiltered dissemination of information, countering mainstream media biases.