Open Source Intel@Osint613
Piers Morgan keeps asking the same question in every interview: “Why is Israel intentionally killing civilians?”
The answer is always the same. Israel is not targeting civilians.
But @piersmorgan does not accept that. He cites the Hamas-run “Palestinian Ministry of Health” or “UK doctors operating in Gaza” as if British surgeons in a war zone can somehow tell whether a bullet came from Hamas or the IDF.
When a guest says they do not trust Hamas’ numbers, Piers quickly shifts to his next question:
“Then why won’t Israel let journalists into Gaza?”
Here is the truth. Israel actually does allow journalists into Gaza, but not freely. They must coordinate, be escorted, and follow safety protocols. Piers then compares this to journalists visiting Israeli communities after October 7. That is a completely different situation. There were no ongoing combat operations, no terrorists hiding nearby, and no risk to Israeli troops or reporters.
Then Piers says, “Let the journalists decide for themselves.”
That might sound good on air, but it ignores reality.
Here is why journalists cannot enter Gaza freely. The risks are real, and the cost far outweighs the benefit.
1. Gaza is an active combat zone
No army on Earth allows reporters to wander freely in the middle of live military operations. The IDF is engaged in direct fighting with terror cells. Journalists could be killed or compromise critical missions.
2. Hamas controls everything
There is no such thing as a free press in Gaza. Reporters are censored, monitored, and threatened. If they film rocket launches or armed fighters, they risk being detained or expelled. Most know this and self-censor. The result is pure propaganda.
3. Hamas hides behind civilians
Terrorists wear civilian clothes and operate from civilian buildings. That makes it impossible for reporters to tell who is who, and it leads to heavily distorted reporting.
4. Hostage operations are ongoing
There are still hostages being held inside Gaza. Journalists moving around freely could unknowingly expose special forces missions, rescue routes, or intelligence collection.
5. Hamas is a danger to journalists
There is a real risk of kidnapping, hostage-taking, or worse. If anything happens, Israel would be blamed, even if it had no control. Hamas would use it for political leverage and media attention.
6. Military secrecy is critical
Letting journalists film combat zones in real time would reveal IDF positions, tunnel clearing operations, or drone movements. That puts lives at risk and hands valuable intel to the enemy.
7. Legal and diplomatic fallout
If a journalist is killed in Gaza, Israel is the one the world turns on. Lawsuits, outrage, and diplomatic pressure would follow immediately, even if Hamas was responsible.
8. The double standard is obvious
No one allows free press access to Russian frontlines, Chinese military zones, or US drone strike areas. But Israel is constantly criticized for following the same basic security rules.
So no, Piers. Letting journalists “decide for themselves” is not a solution.
This is not a panel discussion. This is war.
And in war, protecting lives comes first. It comes before press access, before media narratives, and definitely before letting journalists wander into combat zones just to “verify” what they already think they know.
Why would Israel take the risk of journalists unintentionally (or intentionally) exposing troop positions or feeding Hamas coordinates? The reality is, the press as you and I know, has not proven itself a friend to Israel.
And beyond that, the idea of reporters roaming freely through Gaza in the middle of battle is not journalism. It is insanity.
