This week, my Instagram business account was permanently banned.

Why? Because I proudly run a pro-Israel company — that alone made me a target.

After being mass-reported by pro-Palestinian users, Instagram took down my page without warning, explanation, or any chance to appeal. This wasn’t about violating a policy. It was about being visibly Jewish, proudly Zionist, and unwilling to back down. It's completely infuriating, and at this point, I've begun a more formal petition process with them.

I made a video about it and posted it to twitter here. Please take a look at the link below.

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If you know anyone at Meta or in the media who might be able to help me get this escalated, it would mean the world. Any connection, however small, could make a big difference.

Yes, it’s devastating — but of course, when you represent Israel online, you’re bound to receive intense levels of hatred and unfair scrutiny. I knew this was the case going in. And it will not deter me nor the community we've built.

Nevertheless, one thing is for sure: crazy people online will be the last thing that prevents us from supporting Israel.

Am Yisrael Chai,
Justin Yehuda