Media Watchdog Reports Record 129 Journalists Killed in 2025, Two-Thirds by Israel

A media watchdog has reported that a record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in 2025, with two-thirds of these deaths attributed to Israeli fire, primarily in Gaza and Yemen.

25 Feb, 09:43 — 25 Feb, 15:32

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Why this matters

This story highlights the severe dangers faced by journalists covering conflicts, particularly in the context of the Gaza war and other global hotspots. It underscores concerns about press freedom, accountability for civilian casualties, and the international community's role in protecting media workers who report from dangerous zones.

Key entitiesCommittee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)Israel Journalists Gaza Houthi media centre Yemen

The Story

What 8 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in 2025.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released the report on journalist killings.
Israel is responsible for two-thirds of the journalist killings in 2025.

Key claims5 agreed

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A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in 2025.

agreed·der-standardvijesti-meklix-baThe Guardiancyprus-mail+3

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Israel is responsible for two-thirds of the journalist killings in 2025.

agreed·der-standardvijesti-meklix-baThe Guardiancyprus-mail+3

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Israeli fire killed 86 journalists in 2025.

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Israel is also to blame for 81% of ‘intentionally targeted’ journalist killings.

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31 workers were killed in an attack on a Houthi media centre in Yemen.

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Where they diverge

Specific numbers and locations of Israeli-caused journalist deaths.

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These outlets specify that Israeli fire killed 86 journalists, mostly Palestinians in Gaza, and also mention 31 workers in an attack on a Houthi media center in Yemen.

der-standardklix-baThe Guardiancyprus-mailnaharnet+1 morehaaretz

These outlets state Israel is responsible for two-thirds of the killings but do not provide the specific number of 86 or mention the Yemen incident.

Emphasis on 'intentionally targeted' journalist killings by Israel.

der-standardThe Guardian

These outlets highlight that Israel is also responsible for over 80% or 81% of 'intentionally targeted' journalist killings.

Coverage gaps

Mention of 81% of 'intentionally targeted' journalist killings being by Israel.

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Specific number of 86 journalists killed by Israeli fire, including 31 in a Houthi media center attack in Yemen.

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Missingder-standardklix-baThe Guardian+3

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The Guardianleftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualcritical of Israeli actions in journalist killings

haaretzcenter-leftlefturgentMostly Factualstrongly attributes journalist deaths to Israel

Coverage leans: left

The coverage consistently highlights Israel's responsibility for a significant majority of journalist killings, reflecting a critical stance towards Israeli actions and their impact on media workers.

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The GuardianMostly Factual52d ago

Israel responsible for two-thirds of record 129 press killings in 2025, says CPJ

Committee to Protect Journalists report says Israel also to blame for 81% of ‘intentionally targeted’ journalist killings The deadly toll on journalists in the Gaza war A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in the course of their work in 2025, and two-thirds of them were killed by Israel, the Committee to Protect Journalists has said. It was the second straight year that killings set a record and the second straight year that Israel was responsible for two-thirds of them, ...

By Reuters in Washington

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haaretzMostly Factual52d ago

Israel killed more journalists than any other state in 2025, CPJ report shows - Haaretz

Israel killed more journalists than any other state in 2025, CPJ report shows Haaretz

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual52d ago

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, two-thirds by Israel, says media watchdog

Israeli fire killed 86 journalists in 2025, mostly Palestinians in Gaza but also including 31 workers in an attack on a Houthi media centre in Yemen.

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cyprus-mail52d ago

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel

A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in the course of their work last year, two-thirds of them killed by Israel, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. It was the second straight year that press killings set a record and the second straight year that Israel was responsible for two-thirds of […]

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naharnetMixed52d ago

Israel committed two-thirds of record press killings in 2025 - Naharnet

Israel committed two-thirds of record press killings in 2025 Naharnet

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Coverage Timeline

First report: haaretz · 25 Feb, 09:43|Full coverage: 8 · 7h|Window: 7h

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haaretz25 Feb, 09:43First to report

Israel killed more journalists than any other state in 2025, CPJ report shows - Haaretz

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naharnet25 Feb, 13:34

Israel committed two-thirds of record press killings in 2025 - Naharnet

hindustan-times25 Feb, 14:13

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, two-thirds by Israel, says media watchdog

cyprus-mail25 Feb, 14:50

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel

The Guardian25 Feb, 15:32

Israel responsible for two-thirds of record 129 press killings in 2025, says CPJ

klix-ba25 Feb, 15:45

Oboren crni rekord: U 2025. godini ubijeno čak 129 novinara, većinu usmrtio Izrael

vijesti-me25 Feb, 16:41

Najsmrtonosnija godina: Ubijeno 129 novinara, dvije trećine...

der-standard25 Feb, 16:47Latest update

Media Watchdog Reports Record 129 Journalists Killed in 2025, Two-Thirds by Israel

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Israel responsible for two-thirds of record 129 press killings in 2025, says CPJ

Israel killed more journalists than any other state in 2025, CPJ report shows - Haaretz

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, two-thirds by Israel, says media watchdog

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel

Israel committed two-thirds of record press killings in 2025 - Naharnet

Coverage Timeline

Israel killed more journalists than any other state in 2025, CPJ report shows - Haaretz

Israel committed two-thirds of record press killings in 2025 - Naharnet

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, two-thirds by Israel, says media watchdog

Record 129 journalists and media workers killed in 2025, mostly by Israel

Israel responsible for two-thirds of record 129 press killings in 2025, says CPJ

Oboren crni rekord: U 2025. godini ubijeno čak 129 novinara, većinu usmrtio Izrael

Najsmrtonosnija godina: Ubijeno 129 novinara, dvije trećine...

Zahl der getöteten Journalisten erreichte 2025 Negativrekord

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