The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) announced that 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists, with 124 media workers killed globally. The war in Gaza significantly contributed to these fatalities, with Israel being responsible for the majority, including 85 deaths during the conflict. The CPJ highlighted a troubling rise in targeted killings, particularly in conflict zones, and criticized Israel for obstructing investigations and accountability in these cases. Sudan and Pakistan were also noted as particularly dangerous for journalists, emphasizing a broader trend of increasing violence against media personnel worldwide.
Today is the most dangerous time to be a journalist in CPJ's history, with 124 killed in 2024, mainly due to the war in Gaza.
The war in Gaza shows a major deterioration in global norms on protecting journalists in conflict zones, with unprecedented risks faced by media workers.
The CPJ accused Israel of attempting to stifle investigations into journalist killings and ignoring accountability for military personnel involved in these deaths.
At least 85 journalists died throughout 2024 at the hands of the Israeli military during Israel's war on Gaza, highlighting the specific dangers in this conflict.
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