Social media accounts of Palestinians desperate for funds are being flagged as spam
The article discusses the challenges faced by Palestinians in Gaza who are using social media platforms like Bluesky to crowdfund for basic necessities such as milk and diapers. Hanin Al-Batsh, a resident of Gaza, has created over 80 Bluesky accounts in the past six months to promote her crowdfunding campaigns, as repeated deletion of her profiles by the platform has become a persistent issue. The article highlights how the desperate situation in Gaza has led to the emergence of a "guerrilla verification squad" among Palestinians, who are working to ensure that their crowdfunding efforts are not flagged as spam. The article underscores the importance of these crowdfunding initiatives for the survival of many families in Gaza, where the ongoing economic and political crisis has made it increasingly difficult to access essential supplies.
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