May 02, 2024, 09:22PM ISTSource: TOI.inSaudi Arabia has increased arrests of citizens for social media posts linked to the Gaza war, indicating a tough stance on critics of Israel.
The number of people arrested since October 7 is unknown.
Saudi and Israel were in talks for a potential neutralization deal until October 7, but the talks were halted after Hamas attacked Israel and the subsequent Gaza war.
There has been a significant increase in prison population due to the online clampdown.
May 02, 2024, 09:22PM IST
Source: TOI.in
Saudi Arabia has increased arrests of citizens for social media posts linked to the Gaza war, indicating a tough stance on critics of Israel. The number of people arrested since October 7 is unknown. Saudi and Israel were in talks for a potential neutralization deal until October 7, but the talks were halted after Hamas attacked Israel and the subsequent Gaza war. There has been a significant increase in prison population due to the online clampdown.