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Israel has reportedly warned that it may suspend humanitarian aid airdrops over Gaza if participating air forces capture or release footage revealing the full extent of devastation in the territory, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
The paper claims that Israel has instructed countries involved in the airdrop missions—such as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates—not to permit media coverage of the areas being targeted, nor to allow any filming or photography that might expose the widespread destruction. The move has been widely interpreted as a deliberate attempt to withhold the reality on the ground from the global public.
Meanwhile, Gaza’s Government Media Office condemned what it described as a continued Israeli effort to prevent international journalists from entering the Strip. In a statement, the office accused Israel of trying to cover up war crimes, including alleged genocide and an orchestrated campaign of starvation.
“If the Israeli narrative is accurate, why are international reporters still barred from entry?” the statement questioned. It argued that restricting press access is a form of censorship designed to suppress the truth and mislead the international community.
The Gaza Strip has endured catastrophic levels of destruction since the start of Israel’s military bombardment in October 2023. According to United Nations estimates, around 70 per cent of Gaza’s buildings have been either levelled or severely damaged. The rubble alone is estimated to exceed 40 million tonnes, while the region faces a deepening humanitarian crisis and near-total infrastructure collapse.
