Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 30, 2026 at 02:01 AM

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Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for documenting the Gaza conflict, regained access to her TikTok account on Thursday after it was unexpectedly removed. Owda, who has 1.4 million followers, believes international media attention and NGO pressure contributed to the account's restoration. While her account is now accessible by searching her full username, TikTok has reportedly deemed many of her videos "ineligible for recommendation." Owda gained international recognition for her daily videos from Gaza, reporting on the conflict and sharing her experiences. The removal of her account occurred amidst ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, including those that killed three journalists last week.

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United States 40% Benjamin Netanyahu 50% Palestine ×360% AJ+ ×260% Israel ×270% Al Jazeera ×270% Gaza Strip ×480% TikTok ×890% Bisan Owda ×7100%

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