Google Play removes incendiary 'Bomb Gaza' app after Twitter erupts
The Google Play store has removed an inflammatory game called ‘Bomb Gaza’ after Twitter users slammed the company for approving the app for sale.
The insensitive ‘Bomb Gaza’ game, which made light of the death of over 1800 Gazans, was uploaded to the Google Play store on 29 July accumulating over 1000 downloads before being removed yesterday.
The game, which was available on Android phones and tablets, tasked players with bombing Gazan terrorist settlements while avoiding civilian causalities - in order to avoid filling a ‘rage meter’.
Google has said it does not comment on specific apps but added that it removes apps that violate its policies. The company did not confirm which guidelines were broken but it is likely the app was in breach of the following policies:
“Hate Speech: We don't allow content advocating against groups of people based on their race or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation/gender identity.”
“Violence and Bullying: Depictions of gratuitous violence are not allowed. Apps should not contain materials that threaten, harass or bully other users.”
AddictingInfo.com claims that a reporter who emailed the Israeli game creator Roman Shapiro was met with a response of “Fuck You”.
A similar game called ‘Gaza Assault: Code Red’ was also removed from the market yesterday having been available for download since 17 July.