i've seen hints of this before but now here's a full article on israel being behind the tictok ban;

The U.S. government’s push to ban TikTok is less about national security concerns over Chinese ownership and more about silencing pro-Palestinian voices that challenge Israel’s narrative, according to congressional insiders and leaked documents. The move highlights a troubling alliance between U.S. lawmakers and Israeli interests, raising questions about free speech and government transparency.

Key Points:

• U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have linked TikTok’s algorithm to the rise of pro-Palestinian content, which they claim fuels anti-Israel sentiment among American youth.

• The push to ban TikTok gained momentum after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, with lawmakers citing “anti-Semitic content” on the platform.

• Leaked memos reveal Israeli officials blaming TikTok’s algorithm for shifting public opinion against Israel, particularly among younger generations.

• Critics argue the ban is a thinly veiled attempt to suppress free speech and protect Israel’s image, with the Biden administration using China as a scapegoat.

• TikTok’s ownership by China has been framed as a national security threat, but insiders suggest this narrative is a smokescreen for broader censorship efforts.

The real story behind the TikTok ban

At the Munich Security Conference in February 2024, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, hinted at the “real story” behind the bipartisan push to ban TikTok. Warner’s comments, alongside those of former Congressman Mike Gallagher, revealed that the driving force behind the legislation was not China’s ownership of the platform but rather the proliferation of pro-Palestinian content that has challenged Israel’s narrative in the ongoing conflict in Gaza..........more.......