Western democracies have taken decisive steps to block hostile media outlets when national security is at risk. The European Union swiftly banned Russian channels following the invasion of Ukraine, expanding restrictions to digital platforms and receiving judicial backing for the move. Britain revoked licenses of Russian and Iranian broadcasters deemed unfit due to their ties to hostile regimes, while the United States seized websites linked to Iranian and militia propaganda campaigns. France implemented laws empowering regulators to suspend foreign-controlled broadcasters spreading disinformation.

These actions demonstrate that freedom of speech is not absolute and can be limited to defend democracy against entities that exploit it to incite violence or undermine national interests. The report argues that Israel should adopt similar measures, emphasizing that restricting hostile media is a legitimate and necessary tool for safeguarding democratic values.