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YouTube Deletes Palestinian Rights Groups' Accounts, Erasing 700 Videos

11/5/2025

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YouTube deleted the accounts of Al-Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights after sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for cooperating with the International Criminal Court.
The deletions erased more than 700 videos documenting human rights violations.
Critics say action undermines freedom of expression and accountability for Israeli actions in Gaza.
The groups claim YouTube's compliance silences Palestinian voices and protects perpetrators from scrutiny.

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YouTube deleted the accounts of Al-Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights after sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for cooperating with the International Criminal Court.
The deletions erased more than 700 videos documenting human rights violations.
Critics say action undermines freedom of expression and accountability for Israeli actions in Gaza.
The groups claim YouTube's compliance silences Palestinian voices and protects perpetrators from scrutiny.