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Osama Bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’ resurfaces amid escalating Israel-Hamas conflict

A letter penned by former Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in 2002 has resurfaced on TikTok, triggering a debate on US involvement in the Middle East conflicts. The hashtag #lettertoamerica, with over 2 million views, was removed from TikTok’s search after users reposted it on X (formerly Twitter). Bin Laden’s letter, addressing the American people after the 9/11 attacks, questions US actions in the Middle East and criticizes its support for Israel.

The Guardian’s transcript of the letter was shared widely, prompting the outlet to remove the 21-year-old document. Social media discussions led to reevaluations of beliefs about US wars, but opinions on bin Laden’s letter varied widely. TikTok faced criticism, with some accusing the platform of promoting propaganda to American youth.

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Bin Laden’s letter condemned US interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Chechnya, and Lebanon, as well as its support for Israel. The White House criticized sharing the message, emphasizing the need to avoid associating with “the vile words of Osama bin Laden.” Former SC governor Nikki Haley called for social media reform and the banning of TikTok, citing this incident.

TikTok responded, stating that videos featuring bin Laden’s letter violate platform guidelines on terrorism support. They are actively removing such content and investigating its appearance. TikTok argued that this issue is not unique to their platform and has surfaced across multiple platforms and media.

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The controversy has sparked a broader discussion about the impact of social media on public opinion and the responsibility of platforms in handling sensitive content.

Priyanka Rai

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