Israeli officials seize AP equipment, claiming violation of media law
The AP reported that it adhered to Israeli military censorship rules, including restrictions on broadcasting troop movements that could put soldiers at risk, and that the feed largely showed smoke rising over Gaza. It said officials had not previously flagged the placement of its camera in southern Israel as problematic, but had noted that its images had appeared live on Al Jazeera. It also reported that Israeli authorities had conveyed a verbal order last week to suspend the live broadcast, but the order was not respected.As a major telecommunications service, The AP makes its content available to subscribers around the world.Yair Lapid, the leader of Israel's parliamentary opposition, criticized the Communications Ministry for confiscating AP equipment, calling the move "madness."“T...