Archive · 29 Dec 2025
2025 Matches Deadliest Year for Journalists
In 2025, a record number of journalists and media workers were killed, matching the high number from 2024.
Many of these journalists were from Palestine, killed during the Israel-Gaza war.
Governments around the world, including Israel, Russia, and the US, are making it harder for journalists to do their jobs by restricting access to information and even banning reporters from certain areas.
This makes it difficult for people to get accurate news about important events like wars and political changes.
Despite these challenges, journalists continue to risk their lives to report the truth.
2025 matched 2024 as the deadliest year for journalists, with 126 killed as of December 10.
Palestinian journalists have been disproportionately affected, with nearly 250 killed since the Israel-Gaza war began in 2023.
Governments in Israel, Russia, and the US have imposed restrictions on journalism, limiting access to information.
The increase in journalist deaths and restrictions on media freedom has raised concerns about the public's access to reliable news.
Despite these challenges, journalists continue to risk their lives to report on critical events worldwide.
- Who
- Journalists and media workers worldwide, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza and Ukraine
- What
- A record number of journalists and media workers have been killed in 2025, matching the previous year's high
- When
- As of December 10, 2025, with three weeks remaining in the year
- Where
- Globally, with significant incidents in Gaza, Russia, and the US
- Why
- Due to increased restrictions on journalism, conflicts, and government control over information
- Journalists Killed in 2024
- 126
- Journalists Killed in 2025 (as of December 10)
- 126
- Palestinian Journalists Killed Since 2023
- 250
- Countries Restricting Journalism
- Israel, Russia, US
- Author's Background
- Former BBC correspondent, now Reader in International Journalism at City St George’s, University of London