Turkey's communications authority blocked access to Instagram after the platform removed posts expressing condolences for Hamas' political leader. Turkey does not consider Hamas a terror organization and has a history of censoring social media and websites.
Key Points
Turkey blocked access to Instagram in response to posts expressing condolences for Hamas' political leader.
Turkey does not consider Hamas a terror organization.
The country has a history of censoring social media and websites.
Pros
Turkey is standing up for its beliefs and political stance on Hamas.
The country is observing a day of mourning for Hamas' political leader.
Cons
Censorship of social media and websites limits freedom of expression.
Blocking access to platforms like Instagram restricts access to information and communication.