In this report, we examine how online platforms are used to produce, promote and contribute to the circulation of mis- and disinformation.
ISD Region: ISD UK
The final instalment of the series provides an in-depth analysis of the leading topics of discussions within this mis- and disinformation ecosystem.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began, UK far-right extremists have reduced the conflict into anti-Muslim, antisemitic and anti-migration narratives.
Almost 13 years after his death, Osama bin Laden is trending on social media due to his 2002 “Letter to America,” amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Neo-Nazi accelerationists have been expressing support for Hamas since October 7, using antisemitism to recruit and radicalize followers.
This analysis produced by ISD for Ofcom explores the scale and nature of ‘plausibly hateful’ English-language content across platforms.
This digital snapshot produced by ISD for Ofcom outlines the online landscape of terrorism, extremism and hate speech related to the United Kingdom.
The 7 Oct Hamas attack has triggered a 50-fold rise in antisemitic comments on YouTube and spikes on alt-tech platforms, according to ISD analysis.
Iranian, Chinese and Russian officials and media are using the Israel-Hamas conflict to promote anti-US and anti-Ukraine narratives for their benefit.
ISD finds that violent Gaza conflict content is reaching minors on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, despite platforms’ protective policies.
