Journalists union says 76 reporters killed or wounded by Israeli forces

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published 1 hour ago |  JP Middle East Desk

Palestinian Journalists Union alleges a policy of silencing reporters through killings and injuries, citing dozens harmed by November 2025 and warning of growing risks to independent conflict reporting.

Summary

RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Journalists Union has issued a statement condemning what it described as a deliberate policy by Israeli forces to silence Palestinian journalists through killing, injury, and long-term disability. The union said such actions are aimed at stopping the documentation of events and suppressing the Palestinian narrative.

According to the union, by November 2025, at least 76 Palestinian journalists had been wounded or killed. The PJU framed these figures as evidence of an escalating pattern of pressure on media workers operating in Gaza and other affected areas, emphasizing that journalists are facing unprecedented risks while covering the conflict.

Concerns over journalist safety in conflict coverage

The union’s statement adds to longstanding concerns raised by international media watchdogs about the safety of journalists working in conflict zones. While the PJU’s claims reflect its assessment of events, it argues that repeated harm to reporters has had a chilling effect on independent reporting and public access to information.

The PJU said that injuries and fatalities among journalists not only impact individuals and their families but also weaken the broader media ecosystem by limiting on-the-ground coverage. It warned that continued threats to journalists could result in significant information gaps during periods of active hostilities.

Implications for press freedom and documentation

Media analysts note that allegations of targeted attacks on journalists, when made by professional unions, underscore the need for independent investigations and verifiable data. The PJU called for greater international attention to journalist protection and the establishment of accountability mechanisms to ensure safe reporting conditions.

The union’s statement reflects a wider debate over press freedom in the context of armed conflict, where access restrictions, security risks, and competing narratives complicate efforts to deliver verified, impartial reporting to global audiences.

KEY POINTS:

• Palestinian Journalists Union alleges a deliberate policy to silence Palestinian journalists
• Union says at least 76 journalists were wounded or killed by November 2025
• Claims are presented by the PJU as part of a broader pattern of press suppression
• Statement highlights growing safety risks for reporters covering conflict zones
• Raises concerns about barriers to independent documentation and reporting

ATTRIBUTION: Reporting based on a public statement issued by the Palestinian Journalists Union and contextual analysis of press freedom concerns.

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