The Benjamin Netanyahu-led country on Tuesday took the outrageous step of seizing a camera and other video equipment used by The Associated Press to broadcast a live feed of Gaza — a decision the country only reversed amid severe backlash from free press advocates and following a White House request.
And on Tuesday, it used that same law to target the AP, ostensibly confiscating its equipment because it provided its video feed to Al Jazeera, one of its thousands of global clients.
A screenshot taken from AP video showing a general view of northern Gaza as seen from Southern Israel, before it was seized by Israeli officials on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
While Israel bowed to pressure on Tuesday and returned the AP’s equipment, the government notably offered no public apology to the renowned wire service.
As the AP noted after its equipment was returned Tuesday, the underlying issues are still unresolved.
Persons:
New York CNN —, Benjamin Netanyahu, Adrienne Watson, Watson, “, Israel, Shlomo Karhi, Al Jazeera, ”
Organizations:
New York CNN, The Associated Press, White, State Department, Government, Israel, National Security, AP, Qatari, Al, AP Israel, Israel’s
Locations:
New York, New York CNN — Israel, Gaza, Israel, Al Jazeera, Southern Israel