[67962] A wave of online reactions against attempts to harm the reputation of security forces

[67962] A wave of online reactions against attempts to harm the reputation of security forces

Network tension surrounding criticism of security forces and political figures

On May 20, 2026, several pieces of content were uploaded to social media that sparked a storm surrounding attempts to tarnish security personnel and public figures. The user Raed_zh07 launched a sharp attack against parties he claimed were trying to "disrupt the image of the security personnel in the Haramayn al-Sharifayn" (the two holy sites), emphasizing that those same security forces work long hours in the sun and under pressure to serve the pilgrims. According to him, in this tweet, it is a case of a "malicious liar," and added that every movement in the complex is documented by security cameras. Similar sentiments were echoed on the account lyalwny44, who called the critics "malicious liars" and noted that "every corner and every meter in the Haram House is covered by cameras".

At the same time, in the political and social arena, there is a visible struggle over the image of figures identified with armed organizations. The user MAHMOODALI20997 came to the defense of a figure known as "Ibn al-Satr" (Ali Turki) and claimed that these were "attempts at smearing transparent to everyone" by what he called "electronic flies" (a common online nickname for bots or entities spreading propaganda). He emphasized that these actions would not harm the "path of jihad and service" of that figure.

In another arena, a personal and religious debate developed between the user 966xp and another user, regarding religious and preaching topics. The user attacked another person's attempt to hold him responsible for the actions of third parties (a football player), and quoted the verse "wa-la taziru wizaratun wizra ukhra" (and no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another), while rejecting the accusations against him as illogical.