The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/censorship/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png censorship | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/censorship/ 32 32 Uproar after Channel 14 anchor talks about Iran strategy without censor approval https://www.timesofisrael.com/uproar-after-channel-14-anchor-talks-about-iran-strategy-without-censor-approval/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:37:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826378 Lawmakers call for Knesset defense committee to hold urgent meeting on Shimon Riklin, anchor at pro-Netanyahu channel, who spoke on air about dealing with highly enriched uranium

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]]> For generations of Judy Blume fans, long-awaited biography does not disappoint https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-generations-of-judy-blume-fans-long-awaited-biography-does-not-disappoint/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:09:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778578 Realistic kids' and teen fiction pioneer introduced readers to relatable characters and plots, not to mention unforgettable lines like, 'We must, we must, we must increase our bust!'

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]]> Tightened restrictions stifle press across Middle East, fogging coverage of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/tightened-restrictions-stifle-press-across-middle-east-fogging-coverage-of-war/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:58:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774173 Iran warns those caught filming damage may be considered Zionist agents; hundreds arrested in Gulf for sharing videos, info; IDF censor shuts down live skyline views during attacks

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]]> Iranian regime plans to permanently cut people off from internet — watchdog https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-regime-plans-to-permanently-cut-people-off-from-internet-watchdog/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:09:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3735896 Blackout imposed amid brutal crackdown likely to last until March 20, and authorities are implementing plan to turn country into a 'communication black hole,' says Filterwatch

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]]> 35 dead as driver rams into crowd at sports center in southern Chinese city https://www.timesofisrael.com/35-dead-as-driver-rams-into-crowd-at-sports-center-in-southern-chinese-city/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:03:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3417897 62-year-old man detained for attack in Zhuhai, police say he was motivated by financial problems after divorce; Tokyo warns citizens in China not to speak Japanese loudly

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]]> Bill calling for national security strategy gets ministerial committee backing https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-calling-for-national-security-strategy-gets-ministerial-committee-backing/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:48:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3416332 High-level body also gives the nod to extension of law blocking Al Jazeera and expansion of police surveillance of criminal suspects' computers

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]]> ‘Is your fav author a zionist?’: Viral list sparks antisemitism fears among authors https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-your-fav-author-a-zionist-viral-list-sparks-antisemitism-fears-among-authors/ Fri, 10 May 2024 19:22:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3287129 List posted online categorizes writers as 'Pro-Israel/Zionist,' 'Pro-Palestinian/Anti-Zionist,' various types of 'It’s complicated,' or 'Both sides-ing it'

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]]> Gantz’s party threatens to veto bill allowing Ben Gvir to censor foreign media https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantzs-party-threatens-to-veto-bill-allowing-ben-gvir-to-censor-foreign-media/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:27:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3228744 Newly revised legislation would grant far-right National Security Minister Ben Gvir the power to define networks as security threats as a precondition of their closure

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]]> Florida JCC censured after nixing book talk on slavery due to ‘political climate’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-jcc-censured-after-nixing-book-talk-on-slavery-due-to-political-climate/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:57:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3089590 Head of West Palm Beach community center apologizes to Rachel Beanland over move after complaints from book council, amid efforts by governor to clamp down on teaching about racism

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]]> How a US school district put a contested Bernard Malamud classic back on the shelves https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-a-us-school-district-put-a-contested-bernard-malamud-classic-back-on-the-shelves/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:23:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3073761 On an oft-unseen battlefield of the culture war over books in states and school districts around the country, there are panels of judges that may feel more like a book club

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]]> Algeria abruptly bans ‘Barbie’ almost a month after blockbuster’s local release https://www.timesofisrael.com/algeria-abruptly-bans-barbie-almost-a-month-after-blockbusters-local-release/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:24:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072921 Ministry of Culture and Arts notifies cinemas in Algiers, Oran and Constantine to 'immediately' pull movie, doesn't explain why

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]]> Kuwait bans ‘Barbie’ film over ‘public ethics’ concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/kuwait-bans-barbie-film-over-public-ethics-concerns/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:52:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3069078 Cinema censorship committee says flick promotes 'ideas and beliefs that are alien' to society; horror movie 'Talk to Me' likewise nixed for featuring transgender actor

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]]> Utah district bans Bible in schools ‘due to vulgarity or violence’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/utah-district-bans-bible-in-schools-due-to-vulgarity-or-violence/ Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:44:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3026712 Complaint filed in apparent protest after previous books were barred, leading to removal of the Bible from Davis District elementary and middle schools

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]]> Florida mom who sought to ban Amanda Gorman poem sorry for ‘Protocols’ Facebook post https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-mom-who-sought-to-ban-amanda-gorman-poem-sorry-for-protocols-facebook-post/ Fri, 26 May 2023 03:03:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3021901 'I love the Jewish community,' says Daily Salinas, adding that English isn't her mother tongue and she believed she was sharing an anti-Communist message

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]]> Free speech advocates slam Florida school for nixing Jewish LGBTQ play https://www.timesofisrael.com/free-speech-advocates-slam-florida-school-for-nixing-jewish-lgbtq-play/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:26:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2923161 'Indecent' tells true story of 1923 Yiddish show which featured controversial first lesbian kiss on Broadway; county spokesperson calls its dialogue 'inappropriate' for students

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