Israeli Defense Ministry Criticizes Military Correspondent Over Censorship Breach and Misquotes
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Israel's Defense Ministry sharply criticized military correspondent Doron Kedosh for censorship violations and misquoting Defense Minister Israel Katz. The ministry released the full transcript of Katz’s briefing, revealing Netanyahu’s resistance to U.S. pressure during the Lebanon campaign and the shift from an aggressive strategy to a more restrained approach under American and French influence.
- 01Defense Ministry excludes Doron Kedosh from briefing over misconduct and censorship breaches.
- 02Kedosh published incorrect statements and misquoted Defense Minister Israel Katz despite absence.
- 03Ministry released full transcript of Katz’s remarks to correct misinformation.
- 04Katz detailed Netanyahu’s firm resistance to U.S. pressure linking Iran and Lebanon.
- 05Original Israeli plan aimed to decisively weaken Hezbollah with aggressive strikes.
- 06Under U.S. and French pressure, Israel shifted to a limited "Plan B" strategy.
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