Israel remained leading killer of journalists in 2025: RSF

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM

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In 2025, Israel was the leading country for journalist killings, with Israeli forces responsible for the deaths of 29 Palestinian reporters in Gaza, according to a Reporters Without Borders (RSF) report. This marks the third consecutive year Israel has been identified as the top killer of journalists. Globally, 67 journalists were killed in 2025, with Mexico being the second most dangerous country, followed by war-ravaged Ukraine and Sudan. RSF attributed the rise in deaths to a failure of international organizations to protect journalists in conflict zones. The report also highlighted that as of December 1, 2025, 503 journalists were detained worldwide, with China holding the highest number of imprisoned reporters.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Thibaut Bruttin 50% Gaza ×260% Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ×370% Israel ×480%

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journalists killed 100% israel 90% gaza 80% reporters without borders 70% press freedom 60% journalist safety 50% war crimes 50% armed conflict 40% detained journalists 40%

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Israel

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