I think that merely demonstrates the naivety of the press who consider the whole world should stop for them. Their desire to make every encounter like a Hollywood movie often detracts from the truth.
Yes our lords and masters may not want you to know the truth, but on balance it is better that way. Not everybody fights a war according to a set of rules, and genuine mistakes are made.
For every reporter who is objective and sensible there are several who's only interest is the next 'scoop' and care little about the consequences.