Israeli security forces temporarily detained two Turkish journalists in Tel Aviv after they were found broadcasting live near a sensitive security location during an active missile threat, according to reports from Israeli and Turkish media outlets.

The journalists, identified as a correspondent and cameraman for CNN Türk, were filming in proximity to Israel’s Defense Ministry complex during a siren warning of an upcoming missile attack from Iran. Security personnel approached the crew, halted the live transmission, and took them in for questioning.

Israeli officials have not released detailed public statements regarding the operational specifics, but security sources indicated the move was part of standard protective procedures enforced during wartime conditions, particularly around strategic military and government sites.

Israel has been operating under elevated alert, and under such circumstances, filming near sensitive infrastructure poses risks related to intelligence gathering, targeting, or operational compromise.

Turkish officials criticized the detention, calling it an infringement on press freedom. However, Israeli security policy during conflict grants authorities the power to restrict access around military facilities and active defense zones in order to safeguard civilians and prevent espionage and other malicious activity. In addition, the permits held by the journalists had long expired, further prompting suspicion and good reason to remove them from the scene.