Israel Targets Palestinian Journalists in Gaza with Deadly Force

Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
2w ago
At least 76 Palestinian journalists were killed or wounded by Israeli forces in 2025 amid claims of a deliberate policy to silence the press.
Israel Targets Palestinian Journalists in Gaza with Deadly Force
A What happened
Israel has increased attacks on Palestinian journalists, killing or injuring at least 76 by late 2025. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says this represents a deliberate policy to silence witnesses and control the narrative. This sustained assault has resulted in permanent disabilities and raises concerns about violations of international law. It highlights significant risks to press freedom in Gaza during the ongoing conflict.
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Key insights

  • 1

    Deliberate targeting of journalists: Israeli forces target journalists wearing press gear to silence the media coverage of the conflict.

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    High casualty rate among journalists: Nearly 300 journalists and media workers killed over 26 months of conflict in Gaza, with many injuries leading to permanent disabilities.

Takeaways

The targeting of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces represents a serious threat to press freedom and could amount to war crimes under international law.

Topics

Culture & Society Media World & Politics Conflicts Security & Defense Human Rights

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