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The platforms were accsible when the attack on the aerospace agency was still unfolding. Images from the agency's security camera footage widely circulated on social media.

The poll comes in the wake of last month’s ban on Instagram.

Several Kurdish journalists and a Kurdish-German politician were also targeted in the court order.

The court provided “national security” reasons for the decision.

The agency has changed its domain to continue its operations.

While the messages of senior government officials remain accessible, the platform removes similar messages from other users.

The initial disagreement between government officials and Meta reportedly arose over the definition of “terrorism.” Meanwhile, Meta had already removed or restricted nearly 2,500 posts as per Turkish authorities' requests in the first half of 2024.

The ban was enacted following the government’s criticism of the platform’s alleged censorship of condolences for killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

The president highlighted the censorship of pro-Palestinian posts by Instagram and Facebook.

Government officials are scheduled to meet with Instagram representatives today, and the transport minister has expressed optimism that the ban may soon be lifted.

The president’s communications director criticized Instagram for censoring messages of condolences for the Hamas leader. Hours later, the internet authority blocked the platform without providing a specific reason.

Medya Radar, a news site focusing on the journalism sector, had reported allegations of low wages against the Turkuvaz Media group.