Some events perpetrated by Jewish fanatics against the Roman occupiers and moderate Jews contain the basic characteristics of terrorist attacks and show the fact that terrorism existed even in A.D. 66 JC (Nacos 174). However, the effects of these early terrorist attacks were relatively small and these attacks did not result in serious consequences like recent terrorist activities. Thus, although terrorism is a very old concept, in the new millennium it has become one of the most important factors shaping politics and social order throughout the world. Especially right after September 11, terrorism has become not only an issue of politics and state affairs, but also an issue that affects the lives of ordinary people, as attacks by terrorist organizations cause thousands of deaths and sows fear among millions of people who are not directly targeted by these attacks. terrorists. Since the effects of terrorist events are so significant and vital, the concept of terrorism and the reasons behind this increase in the influence of terrorism deserve our attention. Some articles point to the media as the main reason for the increase in the influence of terrorism. Obviously, there is more than one reason behind this increase in the influence of terrorism, but even Margaret Thatcher, who is one of the former prime ministers of the United Kingdom, agrees with the articles in defining the publicity provided by media coverage as the “oxygen” of terrorism (Nacos 175). This massive media effect creates ethical issues regarding media coverage of terrorism. However, the issue is not simple enough to resolve by prohibiting news media from reporting on terrorism or terrorist activities, as this may constitute a violation of...... middle of paper ... ...the reputations of others and/or the protection of national security or public order, or public health or morals" (Article 19). In addition, the European Convention on Human Rights man has a similar understanding of freedom of expression with the International Covenant on Civil and Human Rights and show this in article 10 by saying that this freedom can be restricted by laws. Thus, freedom of expression n. It is not an unlimited right for many democratic institutions and it may be subject to certain restrictions on certain occasions, as national security issues and terrorist activities pose threats to national security and democracy. terrorism due to this understanding could be unacceptable, but according to these articles, governments or judicial authorities have the right to prevent media from covering terrorism in certain emergency situations..