Planet Labs’ images had provided for independent verification of damage on both sides of the conflict
The US government has pressured satellite imaging company Planet Labs to stop publishing photos of the Middle East.
The company said it would implement an “indefinite withhold of imagery” for pictures captured from March 9 onward, lasting at least until the conflict ends, citing a White House request. Planet Labs’ customers were informed of the policy shift via email last week.
The proprietary imagery had been widely used by journalists and open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysts to verify strikes and damage on both sides. These included…
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