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Over 285 journalists have died in Gaza since 2023, with few investigations and mounting global concern over impunity and threats to press freedom in conflict zones.Summary
GAZA CITY – The death toll of journalists and media workers in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with more than 285 reported killed since late 2023, according to press freedom organizations including IFEX and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The toll marks one of the deadliest periods for media professionals in recent history, underscoring the high risks of frontline reporting amid ongoing conflict.
Most cases remain uninvestigated, raising deep concerns about accountability and impunity for crimes against the press. Press freedom groups have repeatedly called on international bodies and the United Nations to ensure independent inquiries into the deaths, stressing that journalists must not be treated as collateral damage in war zones.
Gaza’s information blackout and restrictions on foreign media access have compounded the crisis, leaving local reporters to bear the brunt of frontline coverage. Many of the journalists killed were working for local outlets or serving as stringers for international media. Observers say the continuing impunity not only undermines justice for victims but also threatens the broader principle of free and independent journalism across conflict areas.
The IFEX network emphasized that “ending impunity is a global obligation,” urging governments and news organizations to invest in safety mechanisms, risk assessment, and crisis response for reporters in hostile environments.
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