The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly criticized the Israeli government's decision to block access to the Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen TV in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, citing "security reasons." This move, the first enforcement of emergency regulations approved on October 20, allows the temporary ban of media outlets deemed to "undermine national security."

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi confirmed on November 13 that the security cabinet had approved emergency measures to close Al-Mayadeen satellite news station in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, alleging that the broadcaster "serves the interests of Israel’s enemies and harms national security."