The TakeMissiles fly between Israel and Iran, but censorship and access limits mean much of the war remains hidden from view.As missiles strike across Israel and Iran, what are we really allowed to see?With strict censorship and limited access, journalists and the public are seeing only part of the story: Who decides what information gets out, and what does that mean for truth in a war affecting millions?In this episode: Diana Buttu (@dianabuttu), Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst Episode credits:This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 11 Mar 2026
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The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the Israel–Iran war
This news article, published on March 11, 2026, by Al Jazeera's "The Take," examines censorship and limited access to information surrounding the conflict between Israel and Iran. While missiles are exchanged, the article highlights that strict censorship and access limits obscure much of the reality of the war from journalists and the public.
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This news article, published on March 11, 2026, by Al Jazeera's "The Take," examines censorship and limited access to information surrounding the conflict between Israel and Iran. While missiles are exchanged, the article highlights that strict censorship and access limits obscure much of the reality of the war from journalists and the public. The report questions who controls the flow of information and the implications this has for understanding the truth about a war impacting millions. Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst Diana Buttu is featured in the episode. The article explores the hidden aspects of the conflict, suggesting that the public is only seeing a partial view of the situation.
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Who decides what information gets out, and what does that mean for truth in a war affecting millions?
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Missiles fly between Israel and Iran.
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Strict censorship and limited access [exist].
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Censorship and access limits mean much of the war remains hidden from view.
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Journalists and the public are seeing only part of the story.
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