Israeli communications minister orders return of seized camera equipment to AP

Israel Returns AP Equipment After International Outcry - American Faith

Israel has returned broadcasting equipment belonging to the Associated Press (AP) after seizing it and shutting down the news agency’s live feed in Gaza. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi reversed the decision following mounting international pressure. The White House expressed concern, while the Foreign Press Association described it as “the latest in a series of chilling steps by the Israeli government to stifle the media.” The UN condemned…

Israel to return video equipment seized from Associated Press

Israel reversed its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed from war-torn Gaza on Tuesday, after protests from the US news agency and concerns from the White House.

Israel confiscates AP camera equipment over live feed

Camera equipment providing a live broadcast of the Gaza Strip belonging to the Associated Press news agency has been removed by Israeli authorities.

Israel backs down over confiscation of AP camera equipment

JERUSALEM: The Israeli authorities confiscated camera equipment belonging to the Associated Press on Tuesday (May 21), before reversing course in the face of widespread condemnation from media groups and criticism even from its closest ally, the United States. Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi

Israel Seizes Associated Press Equipment for Violation of Al Jazeera Ban

"The confiscated camera broadcasts live on the Al Jazeera channel, contrary to the law, from the northern Gaza Strip, including the activities of the IDF forces, and endangers our fighters."

Israel confiscates AP camera equipment over live feed to Al Jazeera

JERUSALEM - The Israeli authorities confiscated camera equipment belonging to the Associated Press (AP) on Tuesday, saying the news agency was breaking the law by providing a live broadcast to Al Jazeera television, AP and Israel's Communications Ministry said. Read more at straitstimes.com.