TikTok and IDF Videos: - There have indeed been instances where IDF soldiers have posted videos on TikTok and other social media platforms that depict actions in Gaza, some of which have been criticized as potentially documenting war crimes or at least inappropriate conduct in a conflict zone. This has led to various reactions, including calls for accountability and scrutiny of Israeli military practices.

• The presence of such content has also fueled debates about antisemitism, especially in the context of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which includes certain criticisms of Israel as potentially antisemitic. This definition is controversial because it's seen by some as conflating legitimate criticism of Israeli policy with antisemitism, potentially stifling free speech on the matter.

U.S. Funding and the TikTok Ban: - The U.S. providing funding to Israel is part of a long-standing policy, and while this support is critiqued for enabling actions in Gaza, supporters argue it's necessary for Israel's defense against threats like Hamas. The proposed TikTok ban is primarily driven by national security concerns regarding data privacy, not explicitly to censor content from Gaza. However, the effect of a ban could indeed limit the spread of such content, inadvertently affecting how information about conflicts is shared.

The Concept of a "Comforting Genocide": - Your phrase "comforting genocide" seems to imply that by funding Israel and potentially censoring social media content, the U.S. might be indirectly supporting actions in Gaza while maintaining domestic comfort by limiting exposure to these actions. This is a provocative critique suggesting that public awareness and outrage are being managed to prevent discomfort or political backlash.

• This perspective frames the issue in terms of complicity and moral responsibility, suggesting that the U.S. is enabling what some describe as genocidal practices in Gaza by not only providing military support but also by potentially limiting the visibility of these actions through policies like the TikTok ban.