"Before Davide and I went to interview the refugees from Darfur, we were told that we must neither photograph them nor publish their surnames." But that is CENSORSHIP! Of course there is good reason for the censorship, but nonetheless it is censorship. There were good reasons to employ censorship standards during the 2006 summer war that you lost. It seems like too many Israeli Journalists (not you but I am thinking of those who work for international news outlets like Reuters) choose their careers over their patriotism to Israel. During the next war, here is what Israel's censorship policy should be. No International press. Possible exceptions should be made for International news agencies who are likely to portray your side favorably and to reward past good reporting. Any bad reports and the Israel Government should not hesitate in revoking their permission to be there. Second on all media including domestic media news articles and videos about the war should go first through a government agency to make sure that the information promotes the war effort. This should only be done regarding war reporting during the war. Censorship even in relatively free societies is sometimes necessary and it is very necessary in regards to war and national security. Actually in regards to the international press during war or not, only occasionally give them access to your country and your leaders. Make access a precious commodity that would easily be revoked if the report done on you is unfavorable. Only give it to certain reporters who would then see it in their benefit to give you favorable reports, for they would know they would otherwise lose the access and some other reporter would get it and benefit from it.