Hezbollah Reporter Crosses Borders Unchecked: The Drama Unfolds in Majdal Shams
Despite Israel's attempts to halt broadcasts by Al-Mayadeen, a Lebanese channel, its operations continue unhindered. Communications Minister: "Letting her report from here is absurd on all levels."
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In recent months, Israel reported measures to halt the activities of Al Jazeera, known for its affiliation with Hamas. Meanwhile, Hezbollah seems to be broadcasting without resistance. The Lebanese channel, Al-Mayadeen, affiliated with the terrorist group centered in southern Lebanon, aired live yesterday (Sunday) from the site of a rocket fall in Majdal Shams.
As a reminder, following the outbreak of the war, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, with the security cabinet's approval, managed to block the broadcasts of Al-Mayadeen in Israel. Additionally, the government announced about three months ago the closure of Al Jazeera in Israel, which had been operating for 28 consecutive years.
Karhi argued then that this was dangerous propaganda and a threat to national security. According to a report on N12, the regulations expired after 45 days, and Israel forgot to extend them, thus allowing the channel to broadcast freely from what it refers to as "occupied Syrian Golan." Arabic journalist Na'a Makhameed reached the location, yet no one stopped her. She freely reported the events for the Hezbollah-affiliated channel.
If that wasn't enough, Makhameed shared an Instagram story, stating: "Majdal Shams - a piece of my heart. Today, the heart is broken. Its people are honorable Druze-Syrians, victims of occupation like every Palestinian - so don't be mistaken." Previously, Makhameed was injured by a stun grenade fragment in Isawiya, but was back on the air the next day with her head bandaged.
Minister Karhi responded to Channel 12 News: "The army is welcome to take her (the reporter) and throw her across the border. Allowing a Hezbollah reporter to broadcast from the site of the massacre Hezbollah committed is absurd on all levels. As with Al-Mayadeen and Al Jazeera, we requested security opinions to shut them down legally. Al Jazeera, for understandable reasons, was given priority and closed. Al-Mayadeen is still in process. Once authorized, we'll shut them down immediately."
