India blocks Middle East Eye journalist's X account

The Indian government has blocked the X account of Middle East Eye senior reporter Azad Essa within the country. Essa, who was notified of the blocking order by X, believes the action is a response to his reporting on the growing ties between India and Israel. The move is described as part of a larger pattern of censorship by the Indian government, which has previously issued thousands of takedown requests to the platform. This action occurs as India and Israel strengthen their relationship, with an upcoming visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel being planned.