Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog
Al Jazeera
February 25, 2026
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In 2025, Israel was responsible for 84 out of the 129 journalist killings globally, as reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), marking the highest number since records began in 1992. This alarming figure highlights Israel's significant role in targeting media professionals, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza and Yemen. The CPJ's annual report revealed that most of those killed were
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/25/2026