The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is spreading on social media as activists raise concerns about Instagram and Twitter intrusions

For example, one widely shared video showed Israelis dancing and waving flags while a tree burned near the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the background. Several Twitter and TikTok users claimed that the mosque was set on fire and that the Israelis were celebrating. However, the Israelis gathered to celebrate Jerusalem Day, and the mosque was not damaged. While it is not entirely clear how the tree was set on fire, some witnesses said that fireworks fired by Palestinian protesters appeared to have lit the spark.