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Israel's Aggression in Gaza: Deadliest for Journalists

Strategic Insights

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The ongoing conflict in Gaza has become the deadliest ever for media workers, with at least 252 Palestinian journalists killed since the outbreak of the war, according to the latest UN figures. UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan condemned the Israeli government's deliberate targeting of journalists, stating that their killing is to cover up the "genocide" in Gaza. The number of journalists killed in Gaza exceeds those killed in World Wars I and II, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 252 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since the outbreak of the war, making the ongoing conflict the deadliest for media workers.
  • The number of journalists killed in Gaza exceeds those killed in major global conflicts, including World Wars I and II, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined.
  • Many of the journalists killed in Gaza were targeted and selected for assassination because their work exposed atrocities and crimes on the ground.
  • Israeli officials have labeled many journalists killed in strikes as "supporters of terrorists or terrorists themselves" in an attempt to undermine their legitimacy and credibility.
  • The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression has condemned Israeli "smear campaigns" and called on states to intervene to stop Israel before all journalists in Gaza are silenced.
  • The aggression in Gaza has resulted in a significant rise in weekly casualties among journalists, with no end in sight to the lethal operations.
  • The situation in Gaza has raised serious concerns about the protection of journalists and the pursuit of truth in conflict zones.

Statistics:

  • At least 252 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since the outbreak of the war (UN figures).
  • The number of journalists killed in Gaza exceeds those killed in World Wars I and II (approx. 175,000 combined), the Vietnam War (58,220), and the wars in Yugoslavia (30,000+ and Afghanistan (30,000+) combined.
  • Weekly casualties among journalists in Gaza are rising due to Israeli lethal operations.
  • The UN has condemned Israeli "smear campaigns" against journalists, stating that these attempts to undermine their legitimacy and credibility are "unacceptable".

Sources:

  • Jordan News Agency, 15 Sep 2025.
  • UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
  • UN Human Rights Council.

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