In a private video call with TikTok executives and employees, a group of Jewish celebrities and TikTok creators expressed their concerns over the platform's failure to address growing antisemitism. The meeting, which lasted approximately 90 minutes and involved over 30 participants, comes amidst a reported surge in antisemitic incidents following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The New York Times obtained a recording of the call, in which actors Sacha Baron Cohen, Debra Messing, and Amy Schumer, along with TikTok creator Miriam Ezagui, voiced their condemnation of antisemitic content on the popular video-sharing platform.

During the call, Cohen, known for his outspoken criticism of social media platforms, compared the current situation on TikTok to "the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis." Cohen, who had previously addressed the issue of antisemitism in a 2019 speech to the Anti-Defamation League, urged TikTok to take immediate action in combating hatred on its platform. Cohen's remarks were followed by Messing, who blamed TikTok for being the primary vehicle for the dissemination of antisemitic content, describing it as the "main platform for the dissemination of Jew hate."

The concern raised by the Jewish celebrities and creators stems from the alarming comments left under videos posted by Jewish users, including remarks such as "Hitler was right" and "I hope you end up like Anne Frank." The open letter signed by Schumer, Messing, Ezagui, and others further highlighted the lack of safety features on TikTok, jeopardizing the safety of Jewish content creators and the wider Jewish community. The letter called on TikTok to improve its safety tools, ensure fair moderation of content, prioritize verified and objective content during crises, and promptly address physical threats.

However, TikTok's head of operations, Adam Presser, acknowledged the validity of the concerns while stating that there was no "magic button" to address all the issues raised during the call. In response to the criticism, TikTok issued a statement expressing its commitment to listening to feedback from creators, civil society, and human rights experts to maintain a platform that fosters community and authentic sharing.

The incident comes as TikTok faces renewed criticism for its handling of antisemitic content. Recently, a series of TikTok users recommended a letter written by Osama bin Laden that aimed to justify the September 11 terror attacks, featuring antisemitic statements. TikTok has promptly banned videos promoting the letter, but the incident has raised questions about the platform's ability to effectively moderate and address hate speech.

The call between Jewish celebrities, TikTok creators, and the platform's executives exemplifies the growing concern surrounding the rise of antisemitism online. As social media platforms strive to provide a safe environment for users, the pressure on TikTok to actively combat hatred and protect vulnerable communities like the Jewish TikTok community continues to mount.

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