New York CNN —The messaging app Telegram has restricted access to several channels closely associated with or operated by Hamas, as the militant group’s war with Israel rages on.
The restrictions mark a significant clampdown on a major source of pro-Hamas propaganda since the Israel-Hamas war began, one that Telegram’s error messages suggest may be driven by the app store operators’ policies.
Other popular Telegram channels that have expressed support for Hamas have also been restricted, according to CNN’s analysis.
That account is among those no longer accessible via Telegram apps downloaded from the Google Play or Apple App stores, CNN confirmed.
An Apple spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to CNN’s questions about the Telegram channels now blocked for iOS users.
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