Cairo, Egypt: Shafaq News, The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has taken down the account of Egyptian journalist Bassem Youssef, without providing an official explanation for the action.

The news quickly spread among users, with some speculating that the removal of Youssef's account could be connected to his outspoken support for Palestine and Gaza.

This speculation has led to criticism of X, with many arguing that freedom of expression should be upheld and not suppressed.

As airstrikes continue in Gaza, social media companies have faced accusations of double standards and censorship favoring Israel. These accusations include shutting down accounts that share images and videos highlighting the daily suffering of Palestinians.

Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X have reportedly removed millions of posts related to the Gaza situation, citing content regulations and issuing warnings about material they consider to incite hatred or violence, often enforced through algorithms.