The media censorship in Israel is

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now very heavy with literally all photos and video of damage etc. having to pass through the military media censor. So determining the actual impact of strikes may be compromised by restrictions placed on the media. Likewise the effect of any internal criticism or demonstrations. The international organization for journalists ranks Israel 112th out of 180 countries and that was before the increased restrictions since the recent attacks on Iran have brought a military response from Iran. The ranking certainly doesn't go higher when restrictions are increased. The point here being that while people decry the credibility of reporting from other governments there is ample reason to consider doubts about the current reporting from the Israeli media as well especially when it quotes the government or the military. Here's a headline dated 05/03/25 from Haaretz. The article itself is behind a paywall.

"Sanctions, Suppression and Self-censorship | Israel Plunges to Record Low in World Press Freedom Index, Ranked 112 Out of 180"

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-05-03/ty-article/.premium/israels-world-press-freedom-ranking-drops-to-112th-place-out-of-180-its-lowest-ever/00000196-9579-d22a-a3de-b57d61f60000