‘From the River to the Sea' is not hate speech, Meta's Oversight Board rules

The Oversight Board of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that the phrase ‘From the River to the Sea’ does not violate the company’s hate speech policies. While criticized by some as calling for the abolition of the Israeli state, the phrase has been used by pro-Palestinian supporters to advocate for equal rights and an independent state. The Board reviewed three cases involving the use of the phrase and found no language calling for violence or exclusion. The decision highlights the challenges of balancing free expression and political speech.