Meta Oversight Board Says 'River To The Sea' Not Inherently Hate Speech

The Meta Oversight Board has ruled that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is not inherently hate speech and should not be automatically deleted from Facebook and Instagram. The board reviewed three cases involving the phrase and concluded that it has multiple meanings and can be used in various ways with different intentions. The ruling allows users to use the slogan on the platforms as long as it does not violate other Meta policies, such as calls for violence. The decision has sparked controversy, with some arguing that the phrase is inherently genocidal and others advocating for a peaceful, one-state solution. Elon Musk previously declared the slogan genocidal and threatened suspension for those who use it on Twitter. The Meta board's ruling contrasts with Germany's policy, which threatens those who use the phrase with up to three years in prison.