Israel has introduced sweeping new restrictions on the publication and distribution of information related to Iranian missile attacks, with the country’s military censor chief ordering legal action against individuals or media outlets that share such content without prior approval.
General Kobi Mandelblit, head of the military censor’s office, announced on Wednesday that any material referencing the location of missile or drone strikes must be submitted to the censor for clearance before publication. This applies across all platforms, including traditional media, social media, blogs, and messaging applications.
The decision comes amid heightened security concerns over breaches of military censorship regulations during the ongoing conflict with Iran. In recent weeks, numerous unauthorised posts and reports have emerged, documenting strike locations, casualty figures, and sensitive military infrastructure, including bases and air defence systems.
Military officials have pointed to the leak of details concerning the ballistic missile strike on the Bazan Industrial Complex as one of the most serious incidents. The dissemination of such information is viewed as a direct threat to national security.
Legal experts have confirmed that the new directive equips the Israeli authorities with more robust legal instruments to investigate and prosecute those who violate censorship rules. Officials argue that tighter enforcement is essential to safeguard sensitive information during a period of heightened regional volatility.
