Journalists slain at record level in 2025, majority by Israel, watchdog says

Last year was the deadliest on record for journalists. For thethird yearin a row, Israel killed more journalists and media workers than any other country amid the war in Gaza, according to a report released Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists. An increasing number of journalists were killed by drones, the Committee to Protect Journalists found. The Israel Defense Forces said it “strongly rejects” the group’s findings. Last year was the deadliest on record for journalists. For thethird yearin a row, Israel killed more journalists and media workers than any other country amid the war in Gaza, according to a report released Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists. An increasing number of journalists were killed by drones, the Committee to Protect Journalists found. The Israel Defense Forces said it “strongly rejects” the group’s findings. Last year was the deadliest on record for journalists. For thethird yearin a row, Israel killed more journalists and media workers than any other country amid the war in Gaza, according to a report released Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists.