NewsFeedPalestinian journalist Bisan Owda, who’s known for sharing the realities of life in Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok. On Wednesday, she shared a video explaining that her account had been deleted, days after the platform was acquired by new investors in the US.Published On 29 Jan 2026
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THU · 2026-01-29 · 21:20 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0129-11744
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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for documenting life in Gaza, had her TikTok account restored after it was initially deleted. The incident occurred days after the platform was acquired by new investors in the United States.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-29 · 21:20 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for documenting life in Gaza, had her TikTok account restored after it was initially deleted. The incident occurred days after the platform was acquired by new investors in the United States. Owda announced the restoration in a video shared on Wednesday, January 29, 2026. The reason for the initial deletion was not explicitly stated, but the timing raised concerns given Owda's focus on sharing realities from Gaza. The outcry surrounding the account's removal likely contributed to its reinstatement.
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Owda shared a video explaining her account had been deleted.
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Bisan Owda is known for sharing the realities of life in Gaza.
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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regained access to her TikTok account.
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Her account was deleted days after the platform was acquired by new investors in the US.
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