Shin Bet Files Censor Complaint Against Channel 12 Over Netanyahu UAE Flight Report
Israel's Shin Bet lodged a complaint with the Military Censor, claiming that Channel 12's broadcast on Netanyahu's UAE visit harmed national security.
The Shin Bet has filed a complaint with the Military Censor against Channel 12 News following its broadcast detailing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to the United Arab Emirates, according to reports by Kikar HaShabbat, JDN, and i24NEWS.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the report was aired at 9:38 p.m. while Netanyahu's plane was still outside Israeli airspace. The security agency argued that the publication harmed national security, exposed operational methods, and could compromise future operations. Additionally, the Prime Minister's Office disclosed details regarding the identities of participants on the flight and in the meeting. Further details have not yet been released.