Israeli police warn journalists that it is illegal to record sensitive areas attacked by Iran

Israeli police warned Tuesday that they have been aware that some journalists are recording «sensitive and restricted areas after missile impacts», and reminds them that these actions are «illegal» according to the guidelines imposed by military censorship to the media in the current climbing with Iran.

In a statement, the police indicate that they have detected these recordings «despite the clear and repeated instructions of the forces of the order present in the place, as well as the previous directives issued by the military censor.»

«These actions are illegal and irresponsible. They endanger public safety, interrupt emergency operations and could involuntarily help hostile actors, ”says the statement.

Police explain that the guidelines issued to the media are «legally binding and aim to protect lives, maintain operational security and support coordinated efforts of all emergency response agencies.»

«We urge all journalists and the media to demonstrate responsibility and respect the law. Those who decide to violate these restrictions will be considered fully responsible in accordance with the law, ”he adds.

Following the escalation of the confrontation with Iran, the Israeli army censorship department has informed the media of guidelines for which it prohibits recording damage to or near military facilities, using drones to record wide plans of the places of the impacts or giving the direction of civil areas affected near security facilities.

Nor disseminate videos or images of dump of interceptors, direct interceptions or missile or drone impacts on the ground, as well as filming near areas with anti -aircraft batteries.

All this, says censorship, to «prevent help the enemy in time of war, which constitutes a tangible threat to state security.» EFE