Israeli authorities seize AP broadcasting equipment

SOURCE www.npr.org
Israeli authorities briefly seized broadcasting equipment from The Associated Press for providing images to Al Jazeera, but returned the equipment after protests from the White House and others.

Key Points

  • Israeli authorities seized AP broadcasting equipment
  • Equipment was used to create live feed into Northern Gaza
  • Equipment was returned after protests from the White House and others

Pros

  • Provided live feed into Northern Gaza during war
  • Highlighted lack of independent access to Gaza for international journalists

Cons

  • Accusations of violating new media law
  • Al Jazeera's portrayal of graphic images of bloodshed and killing