Recently, TikTok, a popular short-form platform, has rejected an ad request for an ad that touches on politically sensitive topics in Israel. It is reported that the content of the advertisement mainly revolves around the Israeli political actor Hamas and its hostage incident in the Gaza Strip. TikTok's decision shows that it is wary of content that involves political controversy and could cause social instability.
However, the report also mentions that although TikTok is conservative about politically sensitive content, it does not completely exclude ads related to Gaza. According to the source, TikTok has agreed to run ads related to "fundraising for children in Gaza", as well as ad content involving Hamas's humanitarian activities. The move shows that TikTok is more willing to demonstrate its social responsibility when it comes to issues related to humanitarian and child welfare.
This incident once again highlights the delicate balance between social media platforms when dealing with political and humanitarian issues. As a world-renowned social platform, TikTok's advertising policy not only reflects the company's business considerations, but also reflects its social responsibility and respect for the public to a certain extent.