Hossam Shabat, Palestinian journalist for Al Jazeera, was killed by an Israeli airstrike while reporting on Gaza—part of a deadly trend in 2025.
In 2025, a record 129 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide, with Israel responsible for over two-thirds of these deaths. Most victims were Palestinians in Gaza, with additional fatalities in Yemen, Sudan, and Mexico. The CPJ reports a concerning rise in targeted killings and impunity.