Israel Accused of War Crimes as Journalist Deaths in Gaza Reach Record Levels
Reports from RSF and IFJ reveal over 145 journalist deaths in Gaza since October 2023, with Israel responsible for one-third of global journalist fatalities in 2024.
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) report differing figures on journalist deaths in 2024, with RSF documenting 54 and IFJ 104 globally.
- RSF attributes 18 journalist deaths this year to Israeli forces, primarily in Gaza, while IFJ estimates over 55 deaths in Gaza alone, citing differing methodologies.
- Since October 2023, more than 145 journalists have been killed in Gaza, with 35 confirmed to have been working at the time of their deaths, according to RSF.
- RSF has filed four complaints with the International Criminal Court, alleging Israeli military actions against journalists constitute war crimes.
- Palestine is identified as the most dangerous region for journalists globally over the last five years, with Gaza described as experiencing an 'unprecedented bloodbath' by RSF.
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