Israel Police authorizes all officers to block media coverage of missile strikes

In another move to combat foreign media coverage of the war in Israel, the police's legal adviser is now allowing all police officers, regardless of rank, to block and even detain media correspondents filming missile hits at or near 'strategic security sites'

The Israel Police's legal adviser has authorized officers to take action against – and, if necessary, arrest – journalists or media outlets they believe are documenting missile impact sites at or near strategic security locations.

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