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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

X criticised for enabling spread of Israel-Hamas disinformation

Elon Musk clasping his hands.
The owner of X, formerly Twitter, recommended war coverage from accounts that have pushed false claims or made antisemitic comments. Photograph: Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images

X’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict has come under scrutiny after a “deluge” of fake posts and Elon Musk’s recommendation of war coverage from accounts that have made false claims or antisemitic comments.

The owner of X, formerly Twitter, recommended two accounts on Sunday. He wrote: “For following the war in real-time, @WarMonitors and @sentdefender are good. It is also worth following direct sources on the ground. Please add interesting options in the replies below.”

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