Record 129 Journalists Killed in 2025, Two-Thirds Attributed to Israel, Reports CPJ

In 2025, a record 129 journalists and media workers were killed, marking the deadliest year since 1992, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The CPJ reported that Israel was responsible for approximately two-thirds of these deaths, primarily in Gaza and Yemen, with many killings classified as targeted. The report highlighted challenges in verifying incidents due to restricted access and noted that journalists were also killed in non-conflict countries like India. CPJ emphasized the need for greater protection of press freedom worldwide.