The board, which operates independently but is funded by the U.S. social media firm, said the phrase 'From the river to the sea' has several meanings, and as...
- Meta Platforms ' Oversight Board said on Wednesday the Facebook parent should not automatically remove a phrase seen by some as displaying solidarity with Palestinians and by others as an endorsement of violence against Jews.
Critics of the phrase say it is antisemitic and a call for Israel's eradication. Other groups dispute that interpretation. "We welcome the board's review of our guidance on this matter," Meta said in a statement. "While all of our policies are developed with safety in mind, we know they come with global challenges and we regularly seek input from experts outside Meta, including the Oversight Board."
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, the Pentagon said Wednesday. The enlisted sailor was detained last week by Venezuelan law enforcement, two defense officials said.
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