Over 212 Palestinian Journalists Killed by Israeli Forces Since October 2023

Multiple reports indicate that Israeli forces have killed over 212 Palestinian journalists in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023, with the most recent fatality being Al Aqsa Radio journalist Saeed Amin Abu Hassanein, who was killed alongside his family. The Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate documented widespread and systematic violations, including the targeted killing of journalists, destruction of homes, injuries, arrests, and intimidation, suggesting efforts to silence independent media voices. Various journalist organizations and Gaza's Government Media Office have called on international bodies to condemn what they describe as systematic crimes against Palestinian media professionals. The violence against journalists extends beyond fatalities, involving physical assaults, equipment destruction, and arbitrary detentions, particularly in areas like al-Quds and Jenin. These actions have drawn condemnation from local and international journalist groups, who urge prosecution of such crimes before international courts. The scale and persistence of these violations underscore the severe risks faced by media workers in Gaza and the broader occupied Palestinian territories.