Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is a New York-based independent organization that documents attacks against journalists and advocates for press freedom worldwide. CPJ's recent reports have brought them into the news due to alarming findings regarding journalist safety. Specifically, their annual report revealed that 2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists, with a staggering 129 killings. A significant portion of these deaths, approximately two-thirds, are attributed to Israel, making it the country responsible for the most journalist killings globally in 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that journalist killings have reached record highs and that Israel has been implicated in the majority of these deaths. These findings highlight the increasing dangers faced by journalists and the urgent need for greater protection and accountability for those who target them.