Did Facebook Lie? ‘Palestinian Third Intifada’ Page Alive and Well, Nearly Half Million Strong
- Posted on June 21, 2011 at 7:58pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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It might be hard to keep track of them all, but remember that Facebook page calling for a “Third Palestinian Intifada” against Israel – the one that received over 350,000 “Likes” and incited its members to bear arms against the Jewish state and people in yet a third violent uprising? The same page that was finally, presumably removed by the social networking giant – though only after succumbing to widespread outrage and enormous pressure from the Anti-Defamation League, Israeli government officials and people of goodwill around the world?
Well, it is still on Facebook, alive and kicking, with an additional 40,000 new fans to boot. In tow are numerous other “Third Intifada” and violent anti-Semitic hate pages active on the site, each boasting anywhere from 6,000 to 300,000 and more members.
A Facebook spokesman who said the original intifada page started out as “Ghandi-esque,” confirmed to Fox News back in March that the page had in fact been “removed” when its content degenerated into “hateful, violent vitriol.” Not to mention hate speech and calls for violence are supposedly strictly against Facebook’s Terms of Service.
“Ghandi-esque?” Strange analogy considering the very definition of the word “intifada,” in this specific context, means “armed uprising.” Anyone familiar with Mahatma Ghandi, the pacifist, might find the two terms irreconcilable.
Noyes went on to tell FoxNews:
“We continue to believe that people on Facebook should be able to express their opinions, and we don’t typically take down content that speaks out against countries, religions, political entities, or ideas,” Andrew Noyes, a spokesman for Facebook, told FoxNews.com. He said the social network would continue to take down pages that issue “direct calls for violence or expressions of hate.”
Noyes also explained that the site, removed for its hateful and violent vitriol, once pushed a Ghandi-esque message of peaceful protest.
So why does a simple search on Facebook still reveal the Arabic language page, in all its hate-filled glory? The intifada group’s Youtube page (yes, it has a Youtube page, complete with “promo videos”) states, and rather unabashedly, that although Facebook “closed” them down, fans can follow a link to the new one:
True, they closed the page, but they can not clear the Palestinian issue from our hearts, the uprising of the Arab Liberation of Palestine 5/15/2011
Our new Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/Intifada.15May
A screenshot of the page’s latest incarnation, featured above, shows the group not skipping a beat, with high traffic and a steady stream of fresh content posted throughout the day.
Google Translate provides Arabic to English translations for the pages, and while not all comments are legible, the ones discernible via Google reveal some very disturbing rhetoric. According to the translation, one member’s comment reads, “God bless [Muslims] for our master Ali ibn Abi Talib, may God bless him when he said ‘I like three days of fasting in the summer and the war with the sword and cut the neck of the Jews by the sword.’”
Another member revisits the age old anti-Semitic slur likening the Jewish people to decedents of “apes and pigs” when he comments, “the story is not the story of the Liberation of Palestine, but God wants to purify the hearts of the people with God and want[s] to lift the oppression of unarmed Muslims from the sons of apes and pigs…”
One comment from a different Facebook intifada page translates, “O dearest Vids Islam and Muslims, have mercy on the martyrs of the Muslim. And cleanse the land of the Jews and the Zionists ****”
While some things can indeed be lost in translation, the overall message seems clear enough.
In fact, a rudimentary search on Facebook yields dozens of anti-Israel pages depicting gruesome anti-Semitic images and calls for violence – each with tens, even hundreds of thousands of followers. Conversely, searches run for similar hate-pages against Palestinians, and more broadly, the terms Muslims and Islam, deliver precious few, if any results. The pages that are returned are scarce on membership and appear, in large part, defunct. Interestingly enough, searches run for hate pages attacking other ethnic and religious communities such as African Americans, Latinos, and Christians, respectively, deliver practically nothing.
With roughly 500 million members, it’s odd that Facebook is barren of hate pages targeting other faiths and ethnicities, leading one to believe the social network does enforce its TOS policy when it deems fit.
Some might argue that, given the sheer volume of site content, Facebook staff cannot monitor every profile or page, however, most networking sites that allow its users to post content, actually implement simple moderation algorithms to troll for offensive text violating the site’s terms of service. Even if one were to assume Facebook’s algorithms cannot track Arabic text, it strains belief that a page with nearly half a million members, like Third Intifada, escapes anyone’s radar. Especially given the multiple times these pages have been flagged for violation and called to the attention of Facebook administrators by concerned citizens around the world.
Sadly, the intifada pages aren’t the only instances where Facebook permits violent Islamic messages and content on its site. Recently, The Blaze reported on a Facebook campaign encouraging Saudi men to beat women with cords.
Which begs the questions: if the original Third Palestinian Intifada page was in fact removed by Facebook, then why hasn’t the network removed the replacement pages; did Facebook officials lie when they vowed to continue to take down pages inciting “direct calls for violence or expressions of hate?”
The Blaze contacted Facebook with these very questions, but has not received a response.
The impression, it seems, is that Facebook administrators are willing to turn a blind eye to agitators using its platform to incite violence, and even murder of innocent people – as long as Islamists are the ones doing the “Liking.”
Oh, and for the record, in addition to Facebook and Youtube, the Third Intifada’s founders have also launched a website, Twitter page, and now even offer an intifada-inspired iPhone “app.”
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Comments (68)
slvrserfr
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:03amThey’re probably taking orders from their new buddies at the White House.
Report Post »TEARS FOR AMERICA
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:47amHas anyone seen this? Can it be verified?
http://frontpagemag.com/2011/06/17/why-is-weiners-muslim-brotherhood-wife-not-resigning/
Report Post »Liberacrats
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:57amthats interesting, I would like to know more about it. Of coarse if it is true, we wont….
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:01amNot sure if it is 100% true, but it wouldnt surprise anyone.
Report Post »King David
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:38amenough already
… you don’t put toothpaste back into the tube. Israel has been dragged into six wars (all started by the Arabs); Israel has had to contend with seven decades of brutally violent Arab terror, visited upon Jews both in Israel and in the diaspora.
The ersatz “Palestinians” are a vanquished people. They must pay in the same way that ALL vanquished people do — they shut up; they accept, with immense gratitude, whatever crumbs Israel may very generously choose to toss their way and they STOP WHINING.
The ersatz “Palestinians” have rejected a two-state solution on no fewer than three occasions — the last one would have given them 90% of the West Bank and East Jerusalem as a capital. They chose to start the second intifada instead.
You cannot undo history, and you cannot go back to square one. I’m sure the Germans would be delighted to have East Prussia back; it doesn’t work that way. I’m sure the Italians would be delighted to have Istria back; it doesn’t work that way. I’m sure the Japanese would be delighted to have all of Okinawa back; it doesn’t work that way.
Six wars; seven decades of violence and terror; three rejected opportunities for a two-state solution.
I think the ersatz “Palestinians” are fresh out of opportunities. Israel will annex Judea and Samaria and send its Arab residents to Jordan, country of their citizenship. Then, maybe, we can have a little peace and quiet. For once.
Report Post »bew0576
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:09amVery sad! Everyone who disagrees with this should delete their facebook account until they remove this most offensive page!
Report Post »christianUSA
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:08amIf that real and still online it sick; legal freedom of speech never includes calling for murder or rebellion or genocide or the like, thus anyone so involved should be arrested.
Report Post »maryjanesuncle
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 6:36amNow would be a great time to leave face book. Israel, be strong like always, much love…
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:30amI support Israel
Report Post »BlazinBlue
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 2:00amThe Political Correctness in this country is whats gonna kill us! Everything is offensive unless the Muslims say it! Then is O.K!
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:35amFacebook continues to protect hate pages like this one!
Many people have moved off Facebook because of it. However, most stay because of their friends and because they are not going to be deterred by the contemptible policies of Facebook.
Thanks to those who continually report these pages that are full of Islam’s hate-Jew kill-Jew hate-infidel kill-infidel rhetoric. Of course, we all know these Islamist supremacists have been indoctrinated by their evil Imams from cradle to grave and they’re going to continue to do their horrific deeds until we stop them.
And we intend to. Through the court of public opinion where all wars are won. In the end, the dhimmified governments of the Western World will be overturned because the people will not stand for the Islamist Supremacist’s vile mass-murder, and in the 21st Century they will be stopped!
Count on it!
Report Post »Bonnieblue2A
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 1:23amThis probably explains why Obama became so chummy with Zuckerberg this Spring. Make no mistake Obama sides with Islam against Israel. Zuckerburg helps he, Ayer/Dorhn, code pink and other radicals enable terrorists from Hamas and Hezbollah in the Palestinian Authority.
Stand with Israel!
Report Post »NVTexan
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:40pmI personally love the idea of the phone app. (can you imagine the ringtones?). Now we just have to develop an app. to show us how many people on our flight have that app. on their phone.
Report Post »BlueStrat
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 5:55amPersonally, if I’m out somewhere and hear an “Allahu Akbar!” ringtone on someone’s phone in a crowd, I’m loosening my concealed-carry piece in my shoulder holster and doing a quick tactical evaluation of the room while looking for anyone wearing unusually-bulky clothing, just in case!
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:58pmtoo bad we dont have a decent president in the white house. if that were me head of the cia and you as an american liked that page I would be deporting your behind to iran by shoving you out on your merry way. your choice iran or guantanimo bay after your friendly electric colonoscopy brought to you by rendition.
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:07pmSights that allow such hate should be shut down! Buh bye Blaze…
Report Post »hatedmoderate
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:54pmwhere did they pull the ”half a billion” figure out of?
Report Post »jemcc4
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:51amLater, they say almost half a million…
Report Post »ICEDRAGONNITE
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:24pmIslam died in 1948. The koran was rewritten in such a way as to eliminate the reading of the Scriptures. the Bible, Jewish Torah. to now read the book “koran” this rewrite was done in 47, 48. from this time on Islam no longer exists, only Mohammedism. also TO BE A PROPHET ONE MUST BE CORRECT IN GODLY THINGS, 100% OF THE TIME. NOW MOHAMMED STATED 200 VIRGINS, FOR MARTYRS.
Report Post »WELL IT SEEMS THAT SOMETHING IS ASKEW IN THE PROPHET DEPARTMENT. AFTER THE MATH WAS DONE THERE WERE NOT ENOUGH VIRGINS TO GO AROUND SO 101 WAS TRIED THEN 100 THEN THEY FINALLY SETTLED ON 72. ONE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT MOHAMMED WAS IN A CAVE IN SOUTH EASTERN ARABIA. HERE HE SHUFFLED THROUGH MANY GODS AND SETTLED ON ALLAH. THIS MEANS GOD OF THE MOON OR REFELECTION. THE NEXT POINT IS VIRGIN IS NOT WHAT THEY THINK IT IS. IS IT WOMEN? NO. IS IT MEN? NO. IS IT DEMONS? YES.
THEY HAVE A PATHOLOGICAL OBSESSION TO LIE. GET A GRIP.
nomercy63
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:07pmWhy do people join that crap along with all of them Twitter, Google so on!!!!
Report Post »hi
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:35pmWow! I can’t believe all of this! Also, isn’t it amazing that a kid who just invented a way to meet girls and a way to trash his girlfriend is now in control of such a tool for major world events like the riots all over the middle east and now this?? OMGsh!
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:34pmFacebook does a really fine job of keeping up with current trends in racial hatred, don’t they.
Report Post »Only the best, up to the minute social networking for them, yeah buddy.
But don’t worry. We have stockpiles that make Rebas bunker in “Tremors” look weeniefied.
pavepaws
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:29pmStart posting anti radical Islam sites and see if they last.
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:37pmgreat idea!
Report Post »vivrobbins
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:23pmFacebook is pro anything Muslim.
Report Post »Dannowood
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:18pmIn Jesus’ name all Christians and Jews will be Hated.
Report Post »jaxy
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 8:24amIn Jesus’ name Christians will be hated, since Jews don’t believe in Jesus as the Son of God they will just be hated because of their ancestry.
Report Post »Adam Hill
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:16pmI submitted an iphone app that was just rejected by Apple. They said it contained no lasting value. It was a study aid and guide for the Book of Mormon. It was very detailed and two years of work went into it. But then I see apps like this one in the article. Absolutely disgusting.
Report Post »Wdawg
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:29pmconvert it to Spanish, and watch them accept it!
Report Post »EyeofthePatriot
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:08amOr, play their game and threaten to sue for religious discrimination.
Oh wait, our justice system is completely BUNK… scratch that.
Report Post »NOTYERHUCKLEBERRY
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:11pmWhat do you expect? Anything for a buck to some people.
Report Post »Glad I don’t facebook.
kentuckypatriot
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:36pmI was thinking the same thing!! It’s all about the mighty dollar anymore. Shame on fb, and glad I don’t use it either. Everyone that posts here should boycott fb, but who am I kidding, I’m sure it will never happen.
Report Post »Toastery
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:25amYou got my vote. I don’t use Facebook either.
Report Post »frustratedwithgovt
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:10pmPrepare boys and girls. When it hits the fan its not gonna be pretty.
Report Post »wild72
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 5:22amLet the bodies hit the floor:)
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:00pmBLAZE !!!!!!!!!! one is was not enough ???????????
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:08pmSorry for the “is”
Report Post »nptden
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 8:17pmTime for a real Crusade. We can name the nuclear bombs, ‘Excalibur’, ‘Richard the Lion Hearted’, ‘Shazam’ , ‘Pork Chop’, ‘Virgin-Express’ .
Report Post »PubliusPencilman
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:06pmSo… let me get this straight. The Blaze posts this “expose: revealing the terrible and bigoted comments against Jews from facebook members, and Blazers respond by saying equally terrible things about Muslims….
Report Post »Geniuses!
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:18pmWe now know where Facebook, like Google and the administration now fully stand. I stand with the side of Israel and with America, not our enemies.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:37pm@PUBLIUSPENCILMAN Straight talk. Have you heard Iran’s Ahmadinejad, and many muslin clerics say that they want to wipe Israel off the map, and other hateful threats. Do you want to see things repeated? Look up Kristallnacht, November 9, 1938, and the two events that caused it to happen. Stand up and be counted.
Report Post »jcannon98188
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 4:51amI remember how they kept taking down the ‘Capitalism’ fan page. I think they took it down 3 different times, and each time they came back bigger and better than ever.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 7:18am@NOBALONEY: Thanks for the reminder of the plight of the Jewish people prior to WWII, lots of people either forget about or ignore the HELL the Jews went through leading up to the War. If these Arab anti-Semites get their way, the Jewish religion WILL cease to exist as we know it. I hope many people will read about “The Night of Broken Glass”, it is a staunch reminder of hatred gone wild. “All it takes for evil to grow is for good people to do NOTHING”
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 9:04amwhere is the fcc when you really need them. “Inciting a riot (revolution)” throw that kid in prison with his followers, hesbola!
Report Post »PatriotComeLately
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:52am@Robert-CA Depends on what you mean with “is”
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:55am@pubicpencil
yes, that’s about right.
You see, it is OKAY to call EVIL, EVIL.
It is NOT okay to BE EVIL and call for the murder of good, honest, God-fearing people.
It is NOT okay to call for the genocide of an entire race while hiding behind a LIE you call a religion.
It IS okay to seek out that EVIL and call for a stop to it.
muslims do not simply preach their beliefs and pray – THEY MURDER PEOPLE – TENS OF THOUSANDS!
So… YES, it is absolutely correct to call them out on their behavior.
Any more questions?
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 10:59amEr – in case anybody hasn’t quire realized it yet.
Facebook is AD driven / monetized.
The more traffic they get (for ANY reason), the more money they make.
Report Post »They don’t actually give a crap about the content.
The only time they care about content is when it is likely to cost them traffic or injure their reputation or cause legal issues for them (cost them money).
OTHERWISE, they are going to allow the content to be as EDGY and as INCITEFUL as possible – to drive traffic and “hits” and “click throughs” it is all about the CPM and eCPM (=$$$)
hechafteth
Posted on June 22, 2011 at 11:18amIs Zuckerberg Jewish?
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