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"Every investigative journalist has in their possession files that were leaked from unofficial sources. We do not know another way to reveal instances of government corruption, injustices and offenses to the public, whose perpetrators would prefer to continue uninterrupted."
Seven leading military affairs commentators said they were disturbed about Blau's indictment. In a joint statement, they expressed concerns, saying:
"Having reported on the defense establishment for decades, we deal daily with gathering information defined as confidential."
"Even if Blau exceeded agreements made with him and acted improperly, or with a lack of good faith, the attorney general's indictment....is the crossing of a red line that constitutes a dangerous precedent for press freedom in Israel."
Others also expressed alarm about Israel's war on press freedom. It stifles truth and reflects high-level complicity to suppress state crimes. Exposing them provides a vital service. Prosecuting journalists or anyone for doing it shows contempt for democratic values.
A Final Comment
Palestinian rights are entirely marginalized and denied. Military orders govern virtually all aspects of their lives. Security is cover for repression.
For example, Military Order No. 50 limits Palestinian information sources. It "prohibits either the bringing to the (Territories) any 'newspaper' or its 'publication' without a permit from the officer appointed by the Area Commander for the purposes of this Order."
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