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Twitch updates terms of service to ban use of Zionist as a slur

The streaming platform, owned by Amazon, has come under scrutiny for antisemitism by some of its top creators

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In this photo illustration the Twitch App seen displayed on a smartphone screen with the Twitch logo in the background.

The streaming platform Twitch announced that it is updating its policy regarding the use of the word “Zionist” in a derogatory manner amid scrutiny and criticism of antisemitism posted by the platform’s top creators.

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