This article examines the use of social media for grassroots mobilization and activism in Palestine. This article employs qualitative research methods, conducting interviews with 12 participants involved in grassroots mobilization and activism. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to identify patterns and key findings. The study has revealed significant engagement with social media platforms, particularly Facebook, among grassroots mobilization and activism participants. The interviewees emphasized that they use social media platforms to share information about Palestine and Palestinians and to raise awareness and foster global solidarity. However, they focused on the challenges they have been facing regarding connectivity, censorship, privacy, and security risks. Despite these challenges, most of the interviewees asserted that social media platforms are crucial for mobilization endeavors and for raising awareness about social, political, and human rights issues. Future research should explore the dynamics between social media, grassroots mobilization, and activism, and investigate the long-term effects and sustainability of these efforts.
Jabali et al. (Thu,) studied this question.