Antisemitic Posts Alongside Ads Found on X Platform
A surge of antisemitic posts, including conspiracy theories and calls for violence, has been discovered on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. These posts appeared alongside advertisements, raising concerns about monetization of hate speech. The discoveries were made by the organization CyberWell in connection with recent protests in France and Albania. CyberWell urges platforms to improve contextual expertise to detect sophisticated hate speech.
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- Antisemitic posts and coded language were found on X amid protests in France and Albania.
- Posts accused Jews of causing immigration crises and justified violence against them in France.
- Albanian posts used antisemitic caricatures and referenced Nazi-era genocide policies.
- Antisemitic content on X appeared alongside advertisements, raising monetization concerns.
- CyberWell urges platforms to enhance contextual expertise for detecting hate speech.
CyberWell, a digital content moderation organization, has uncovered a surge of antisemitic posts on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. These posts emerged in connection with violent riots and demonstrations in France and anti-government protests in Albania.
In France, the posts included conspiracy theories, calls for violence against Jews, and coded language referencing a popular manga series. Some content accused Jews of causing the European immigration crisis and justified attacks on Jewish businesses by claiming they were "robbing France." Other posts reportedly encouraged the looting of Jewish-owned businesses.
In Albania, antisemitic caricatures and calls for a "final solution" were found, linking Jews to alleged control of the country and suppression of protesters. One notorious antisemitic caricature, "The Happy Merchant," was used, alongside disturbing messages suggesting that "the problems of 2026 require the solutions of 1939," a clear reference to Nazi genocide policies.
CyberWell also identified antisemitic posts appearing in threads alongside advertisements from X Business, raising concerns about the platform monetizing hate speech. "The details change, the message remains: Jews are to blame," stated Cohen Montemayor, a spokesperson for CyberWell. She emphasized that digital platforms need to invest in contextual expertise to identify sophisticated hate speech that evades automated monitoring systems, noting that scapegoat narratives are adaptable to blame Jews for various societal issues.
CyberWell is a recognized partner of major platforms including Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads), TikTok, and YouTube, and works with leading tech organizations on digital compliance solutions for hate content.