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[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (5 children)

All that seems pretty standard. I wonder if the "don't report idf war crimes or else 💀" part was on a post it note or just common knowledge at this point.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Yeah most of it is fine and reasonable (like not revealing the whereabouts of their senior officials or hostage talks and plans), but some elements are vague and cast a wide net (e.g. "sensitive areas" at the end of point (5) could encompass their hospital bombings, schools, theatres or whatever area they like)

The main thing is that the indirect enforcement structure and fear of retaliation (such as credible reports of media being deliberately targeted by Israeli strikes) sends a chilling effect on free, democratic journalism unrelated to either side of the conflict.

[–] steventhedev@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

5 is referring to rocket attacks against Israeli infrastructure

[–] snek@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

At least in 5 they admit to destroying civilian infrastructure.

[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’m sorry but you think not being able to report on cyberattacks, rocket attacks, or if the enemy is using your sides weapons is standard?

Standard to who, the Propagandaministerium?

[–] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

Yes, you don't want your press doing recon for your enemy. When Russia has been successful in an attack, for example, they'll wait long enough for first responders to show up to attack again. Confirming successful attacks can inadvertently expose weaknesses or new targets.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

It’s wrapped up in operational stuff. Part of their standard operations, after all,

[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Purposely forbidding reporting on the medical condition of hostages seems very strange.

The world really isn't allowed to hear that Hamas didn't torture any of them.

[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Not reporting on the intentions of Hamas? That could cover a lot of stuff. Like if Hamas publicly abandons a neighborhood and Israel bombs it anyways.

Also the section on the IDF can easily be used to prevent identifying units responsible for war crimes or reporting on tactics that amount to war crimes.