Israeli politicians clash over media censorship
Israeli politicians have been rowing about censorship efforts related to the ongoing fighting.
Journalists working in Israel operate under the country's censorship laws.
In a recent statement, far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said foreign media outlets were "violating" such directives.
During recent fighting, Israel has required pictures of strikes and attacks to be sent to a censor for approval.
Israel complains that pictures and reporting often reveal the exact locations of attacks, and in some cases, sensitive material.
Opposition politician Yair Lapid criticised the censor's efforts, and the government's approach.
Posting on social media, he said: "Their decision to impose sweeping censorship will not be enforceable as long as people have cell phones with cameras, and it is simply crushing the sympathy that has existed in the world over the past week for the just war that we are waging.
"There is no limit to the amateurism and populism of these people."
In response, Ben-Gvir doubled down.
He said: "[Journalists] will apply for proper approval from the censor, undergo a check that it does not harm state security - and they will be approved."