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In a striking parallel to the French Revolution, where the people rose up against the monarchy and aristocracy, who were seen as out of touch and oppressive, a burgeoning cyberspace movement called Blockout 2024 has taken aim at celebrities perceived as insensitive or supportive of Israel’s actions in Gaza. This digital boycott, which has seen rapid growth since the Met Gala on 6 May, urges social media users to block famous figures on platforms such as Instagram, X, and TikTok.…