Why it matters:
The figures show deliberate targeting of journalists by the Zionist regime. Beyond killings, 420 journalists have been wounded, 50 detained and tortured, and three remain missing.
The Union of Palestinian Journalists says 706 family members of journalists have also been killed since the war began, underscoring the heavy personal toll.
Calls are growing for independent international investigations into these violations of international law.
The big picture:
In a statement marking the "Day of Loyalty to the Palestinian Journalist," Hamas declared that the role of the Palestinian journalist will always remain stronger than the bullets of the occupiers, and that the crimes of the occupying regime will never succeed in silencing their voice.
The statement urges Arab and international legal bodies to act swiftly to protect journalists and hold perpetrators accountable.
The report frames the attacks as part of a broader campaign to silence the “voice of truth” in Gaza.
Key points:
- 56 journalists killed in 2025; 275 since October 2023.
- 706 family members of journalists killed since the war began.
- 420 journalists wounded, 50 detained and tortured, 3 missing.
- Palestinian officials demand urgent international investigations.
Go deeper:
Gaza War, the Deadliest War for Journalists in the Past 160 Years
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