Global Journalist Fatalities 2025: Israel Accounts for Nearly Half of Media Deaths According to RSF Report

Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST

According to Reporters Without Borders' annual report, Israel was responsible for 43% of journalist deaths worldwide in 2025, with 29 Palestinian reporters killed in Gaza. The global journalist fatality count reached 67, with Mexico, Ukraine, and Sudan also ranking among the most dangerous countries for media professionals. The report additionally documented 503 journalists currently imprisoned across 47 countries, with China, Russia, and Myanmar identified as the most repressive nations for press freedom.