Israel Police Commissioner stated that police will not tolerate attacks on journalists or media outlets carrying out their work, according to a report by ynet. The remarks surface amid ongoing debate over journalist protections in Israel, following the Committee to Protect Journalists' recent announcement regarding recognition of reporters affiliated with terror groups, as The Zioneer previously reported.
Israel Police Commissioner said in a statement reported by ynet that the police will not allow harm to journalists or media outlets performing their duties. The commissioner did not specify a particular incident or context. The remarks come amid ongoing debate in Israel over the protection of journalists, fueled by the recent decision by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) to continue recognizing media workers identified with terrorist organizations, as The Zioneer reported earlier this month. The CPJ's stance has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and media watchdogs. The report was published by ynet.
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