The article published on Wednesday, which unveiled that photographers affiliated with some of the world's largest media organizations had accompanied Hamas operatives during the events on Obtober 7th, documenting the tragic incident in the Israeli townships without uttering a single word, continues to reverberate within the media landscape.

The National Information System in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office is calling for swift action regarding what they term "photographers in the service of Hamas." In a letter addressed to the heads of major communication networks, they are seeking clarification from the Prime Minister's Office.

מחבלים בתחפושת של עיתונאים?
דרשתי הבהרות מיידיות מגופי התקשורת הבינ"ל שפורסמו בתחקיר.
כל מי שהשתתף, תמך או שמר על קשר של שתיקה ואיפשר את הטבח בעוטף, דינו כמו כל מחבל בעזה.@CNN @Rueters @nytimes @AP pic.twitter.com/WQ3kq3dTg1

— 🇮🇱שלמה קרעי - Shlomo Karhi (@shlomo_karhi) November 9, 2023

"The National Information System in the Prime Minister's Office is deeply concerned about the phenomenon of photojournalists aligning themselves with international media outlets to cover the heinous acts perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the communities surrounding Gaza," reads the strongly-worded missive.

This complicity of media personnel in acts tantamount to crimes against humanity represents a glaring violation of professional ethics. Minister Benny Gantz emerged as the first government official to react to this matter, expressing his views on Twitter: "If there were journalists who were aware of the massacre, remained silent, and captured images while innocent children were being mercilessly slaughtered, they are no different from the terrorists, and they should face severe consequences." His sentiments were echoed by MK Avigdor Lieberman, who asserted, "The photographers and their employers are complicit in the 'HaShabbat HaSchora' massacre, and they all share responsibility. Every individual involved must be held accountable."

The organization responsible for publishing this investigation, HonestReporting, which is dedicated to uncovering biases against Israel within the global media, has raised ethical questions regarding the photographers' presence in the breach area along the border fence early in the morning. Were their movements coordinated with Hamas? Did the major news agencies authorize the photographers' entry into Israeli territory, a nation regarded as an enemy state, alongside Hamas terrorists? Did the freelance photographers working for prominent outlets such as CNN and The New York Times inform these American media organizations of their accompaniment of the terrorists during this horrific event?

Yo, @AP, @Reuters, @cnn - what your freelancer in Gaza Hassan Eslaiah is doing on a motorbike with a grenade, on his way to the massacre of women and babies? Is a grenade part of the equipment you provide? pic.twitter.com/jU85KEo7Ec

— עמית סגל Amit Segal (@amit_segal) November 9, 2023

In response to these allegations, the AP news agency asserted, "The agency had no prior knowledge of the attacks before they occurred. AP's mission is to gather information about news events from around the world, even in situations of immense tragedy and mass casualties. The agency relies on photographs contributed by freelancers worldwide, including those in Gaza." The AP declined to comment on whether these photographers would continue to work for the news agency.