Anwar tells Meta to stop acting as instruments of Israel

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) to stop acting as instruments of the oppressive Zionist Israeli regime.

In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister slammed Meta for being rude and insulting to the Palestinian people's struggle after it once again removed videos, messages of condolences and criticism regarding the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Anwar said it is unreasonable to consider social media posts honouring a fighter striving to liberate his homeland from oppression and suffering as dangerous.

"Let this serve as a clear and unequivocal message to Meta: Cease this display of cowardice and stop acting as instruments of the oppressive Zionist Israeli regime!”

A check on the Prime Minister's Instagram account revealed that three of his posts from yesterday condemning the killing of Haniyeh in Iran and sharing pictures of their meeting were removed from the social media application.

The removal of the posts was accompanied by the caption "Dangerous individuals and organisations".

Yesterday, the Prime Minister's Office condemned Meta's action of once again taking down a post of Anwar's meeting with Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar from Instagram.

The Media and Strategic Communications Division of the Prime Minister's Office stated in a Facebook post that this action clearly shows discrimination against the situation in Palestine and its leaders.

"Therefore, we demand an explanation regarding this matter and urge Meta to apologise," according to the statement, which was also shared on the Prime Minister's official social media accounts.

On May 14, the Prime Minister shared pictures of his meeting with Hamas leaders, including Haniyeh, on his official social media, but Meta soon removed the post.

Meta subsequently restored the post after it was condemned for acting that way. - BERNAMA