Meta oversight board says Facebook should not automatically delete ‘from the river to the sea'

Meta Platforms’ oversight board has said that Facebook should not automatically remove the phrase “From the river to the sea,” which is used to display support for Palestinians.

The phrase has become a lightning rod issue, with critics saying it alludes to the destruction of the state of Israel, and many supporters saying it is being taken out of context.

The phrase refers to the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea,

“Simply removing political speech is not a solution. There needs to be room for debate, especially during times of crisis and conflict,” the board said.