Account Blocking

A senior doctor from an Israeli hospital has filed a lawsuit against Dropbox after an automated system blocked his account, accusing him of storing prohibited content. The doctor claims it is an algorithmic error that has deprived him of access to professional documents and irreplaceable family archives.

Many users in Israel and around the world report that their WhatsApp account has been blocked without warning. Experts estimate that a monitoring algorithm is misclassifying normal usage patterns as spam. Here is what to do if you are blocked.

In the last two weeks, many Israelis have reported that their WhatsApp accounts were blocked without a clear reason, and the wave of blocks has resumed in recent hours. A 'Globes' investigation suggests the issue is isolated to Israel. The Israel Internet Association urges the public to back up data and utilize alternative messaging applications.

The Israel Internet Association has reported dozens of complaints regarding unexplained WhatsApp account blocks. With Meta yet to provide an official response, users are advised to back up their data and prepare for potential service disruptions.

Following a wave of blocks affecting hundreds of users in Israel, the Israel Internet Association is urging the public to back up important data immediately. Meta has stated they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.