Messaging app Telegram blocks Hamas channels on Android as conflict rages on
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-25 08:34:42
Summary
Telegram has blocked access to the official channel of Hamas and the al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of Hamas, for Android users. This action was taken to limit the group's influence online after pressure from critics amid the ongoing conflict. Other Hamas-linked channels, such as Gaza Now, remain accessible on Telegram. Social media companies have been under pressure to combat misinformation and propaganda during the Israel-Hamas war. Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, has previously resisted calls to remove Hamas' presence on the app, stating that the group has provided important information about the war.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/25/israel-hamas-telegram-removes-hamas-channels-on-android.html