"Of the 129 journalists killed around the world in 2025, the Israeli military was responsible for 86, about two-thirds of the deaths, the CPJ found. The death toll is the highest since the New York-based press freedom group started tracking the killing of journalists in 1992."
"The report found an increase in the use of drones to kill journalists, with 39 documented cases: 28 by Israel's military in Gaza, five by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan and four by Russia in Ukraine. The CPJ documented just two drone killings in 2023."
"The Israel-Gaza war is the deadliest conflict on record for journalists, according to the CPJ, with 252 killed as of early January. The CPJ determined that 249 of them were killed by Israel, 209 of whom were Palestinians in Gaza."
Last year was the deadliest on record for journalists globally, with 129 killed worldwide. Israel's military was responsible for 86 deaths, approximately two-thirds of the total, marking the third consecutive year Israel killed more journalists than any other country. The report documents a dramatic increase in drone-related killings, with 39 documented cases compared to just two in 2023, with Israel accounting for 28 of these deaths in Gaza. Sudan ranked second with nine journalist deaths, followed by Mexico with six. The Israel-Gaza conflict represents the deadliest conflict on record for journalists, with 252 killed since early January. The Israeli Defense Forces denied intentional targeting of journalists, stating they operate against military targets in accordance with international law.
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