Over 183 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza, a figure that more than doubles the global annual average, prompting the Palestinian press union to call for international accountability. According to the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, this toll, recorded since October 2023, highlights the severe risks faced by journalists in conflict zones.
In a statement issued on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the syndicate noted, “This number exceeds the annual global average of journalists killed.” They emphasized that the systematic violence inflicted by Israeli forces aims to silence witnesses of the truth and will not go unpunished.
The syndicate characterized the ongoing attacks as “the largest and most brutal massacre of journalists in the history of media worldwide.” UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay reported that 900 journalists have been killed globally since 2013, averaging 82 per year—less than half the number of Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli actions in Gaza.
The Palestinian press union urged nations and organizations to implement urgent measures and legal frameworks to hold accountable those responsible for killing journalists, ensuring that they face justice.
Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Israel has persisted in its offensive on Gaza following an attack by a Palestinian resistance group last year. Local health authorities report that more than 43,300 people have been killed, predominantly women and children, with over 102,000 others injured.
Israel is currently facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.
