TikTok Removes 7/10 Footage Promo as Misleading Information

TikTok removed a promotional video for an Israeli investigative report about the October 7th Hamas attacks, citing it as "misleading information." The video, a preview for the Kan 11 program "Real Time," featured security camera footage from Soroka Hospital showing the aftermath of the initial assault.

The removed clip was intended to promote an episode titled "The Shift," hosted by Chen Lieberman and Roni Singer. It was slated to reveal previously unaired footage from the first day of the war, documenting the arrival of the wounded at the hospital via private cars and ambulances from affected communities, military bases, and the site of a music festival. The footage also showed hundreds of Israelis searching for information about loved ones.

Roni Singer posted the promo to her personal TikTok account, where it gained significant views before being taken down. The removal notification stated the promo violated community guidelines against misleading information that could cause significant harm, regardless of the poster's intent. The platform cited concerns about misinformation, AI-generated content, and conspiracy theories.

Kan 11 criticized TikTok's classification of the hospital documentation as potentially misleading or false and contacted TikTok representatives in Israel. The broadcaster reported that no response had been received by the time of publication. During the documented day, Soroka Hospital treated over 670 wounded individuals. The full report includes the stories of the wounded, bereaved families, and medical teams.

This incident follows previous accusations against TikTok of favoring pro-Palestinian content over pro-Israel content. In November 2023, TikTok denied these claims, stating its recommendation algorithm is neutral and that content volume differences are due to user demographics and interactions. The company also stated at the time that it had removed content promoting Hamas.