While Defenders of Western Civilisation cry into their cornflakes over the pulping of a trash novel, a genuine threat has developed to free press and reporting the conflict in the Holy Land:

The Israel Defense Forces has closed an investigation into the death of a Reuters cameraman in the Gaza Strip last April, clearing the tank crew that killed the young journalist of any wrongdoing and saying the soldiers will not face any disciplinary action.

Reuters said it was deeply disturbed by the findings and was considering unspecified legal action, while Israel’s Foreign Press Association warned the army probe could encourage further violence against journalists.