"Israel-Gaza Conflict Pushes 2023 Journalist Deaths to Record High"

The Israel-Gaza war in 2023 resulted in the deaths of over three quarters of the 99 journalists and media workers killed worldwide, with the majority being Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. The conflict claimed more journalist lives in three months than in any single country over an entire year. Investigating these war-related deaths was particularly challenging due to the large number of deaths in a short time and the loss of those who could have provided more information. The global total of journalist killings in 2023 was the highest since 2015, with a record number of work-related journalist killings. Targeted murders of journalists in direct reprisal for their work persisted in 2023, with cases recorded in nine countries. The Committee to Protect Journalists continues to investigate and document these journalist deaths, facing challenges in obtaining information and justice for the victims.