Israeli media regulator: Coverage of Tel Aviv attack ‘harmful’ to security operations

The governmental body that supervises the media holds an emergency session at the request of Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel in light of “the unusual and harmful media coverage during last night’s attack.”

The Second Authority for Television and Radio says in a statement that it will make recommendations for media conduct.

The meeting is held in the wake of the Tel Aviv terror attack, which saw reporters tag along with soldiers during a manhunt on the streets of the city, as well as the broadcasting of operating room footage.

The coverage of the attack could “complicate, disrupt and even endanger the activities of the security forces,” the regulator says.

“It allegedly revealed sensitive information that could endanger the security of civilians and members of the security forces,” the organization says.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called on media outlets to act responsibly, implicitly critical of aspects of the coverage from Israeli news networks last night.

“Do not sow unnecessary panic in the public, this isn’t a reality show, but our life,” he said.