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One of the most significant challenges in these operations is the strict restriction on media coverage. Journalists, including international press, have not been permitted access to Gaza since the conflict intensified. Pre-flight briefings explicitly instruct media personnel not to film aerial images of Gaza, with warnings that violations could lead to the cancellation or delay of aid missions.
This lack of access limits public understanding and transparency regarding the situation on the ground. It also suggests a clear attempt by authorities involved to control the narrative and prevent images that could potentially sway international opinion or reveal the true scale of the crisis.