[Salon] International Federation of Journalists: Israel must be held accountable

https://www.ifj.org/war-in-gaza

More than a year and a half after the start of the war in Gaza in Palestine, Israel is continuing with its bombardments and the humanitarian situation is extremely dire, with the Israeli government deliberately using starvation as a weapon against the people of Gaza. Palestinian journalists and media workers are the only ones bearing witness to the atrocities amid Israel’s ban on foreign media. Since Hamas attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, and the subsequent invasion, more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed. This includes at least 195 journalists and media workers, a mortality rate of over ten per cent – dramatically higher than any other occupational group.

For months, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has had evidence that the Israeli army has deliberately targeted journalists, and some of these cases are currently the subject of a complaint file before the International Criminal Court (ICC). On 20 May 2024, the ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, called for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders - including the Prime Minister, Benyamin Netanyahu, and his defence minister, Yoav Gallant - on charges of crimes against humanity and war cimes.

Since the initial attack the IFJ has called for the release of all hostages, for the opening of Gaza to international reporters, and Israel to respect international law that requires combatants to safeguard journalists. The IFJ has also worked closely with its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate to support those reporting from Gaza. Supported by donations from all over the world, the IFJ’s International Safety Fund has paid for medical equipment, battery packs, food, fuel, clothing and tents for Gaza’s journalists. Their needs grow by the day, and more help is desperately required.

Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, at least 195 journalists and media workers have been killed, dozens have been injured and others are missing. The IFJ is working closely with its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate (PJS) to verify information in real time. 

The IFJ has documented the killings of: 

181 Palestinian journalists and media workers in Gaza

  1. Mohammad Jarghoun, Smart Media, killed on 7 October 2023
  2. Ibrahim Lafi, Ain Media news agency, killed on 7 October 2023
  3. Mohammad Al-Salhi, photojournalist for news agency Fourth Authority, killed on 7 October 2023
  4. Asaad Shamlakh, freelance journalist, killed on 8 October 2023
  5. Said Al-Tawil, director of Al-Khamisa news agency, killed on 10 October 2023
  6. Mohammed Sobboh, photojournalist for Khabar news agency in Gaza, killed on 10 October 2023
  7. Hisham Al-Nawajha, photographer for Khabar news agency in Gaza, killed on 10 October 2023
  8. Salam Meimah (W), journalist for Al Quds Radio, killed on 10 October 2023
  9. Mohammed Fayez Yousef Abu Matar, freelance photographer, killed on 11 October 2023
  10. Ahmed Shehab, producer of Voice of Prisoners Radio, killed on 12 October 2023
  11. Hossam Mubarak, Al Aqsa TV, killed on 13 October 2023
  12. Yousef Dawwas, freelance journalist, killed on 14 October 2023
  13. Abdul Hadi Habib, Al Aqsa TV, killed on 16 October 2023
  14. Isam Bahar, Al Aqsa TV, killed on 17 October 2023
  15. Mohammed Balousha, Palestine TV, killed on 17 October 2023
  16. Samih Al-Nadi, director and producer of Al Aqsa TV, killed on 18 October 2023
  17. Khalil Abu Athra, cameraman for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 19 October 2023
  18. Muhammad Abu Ali, Al-Shabab radio, killed on 20 October 2023
  19. Hani Madhoun, administrative staff for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 21 October 2023
  20. Roshdi Sarraj, co-founder of Ain Media, photojournalist, filmmaker and fixer for several international media such as Radio France, killed on 22 October 2023
  21. Mohammed Imad Labad, journalist for Al Resalah news website, killed on 23 October 2023
  22. Saed al-Halabi, Al-Aqsa TV, killed on 25 October 2023
  23. Ahmed Abu Mahadi, Al-Aqsa TV, killed on 25 October 2023
  24. Salma Mukhaimar (W), journalist, killed on 25 October 2023
  25. Jamal Al-Faqawi, journalist for Mithaq Media Network, killed on 25 October 2023
  26. Zaher Al-Afghani, journalist for Mithaq Media Network, killed on 25 October 2023
  27. Duaa Sharaf (W), journalist for Al Aqsa Radio, killed on 26 October 2023
  28. Mohammad Fayez Al Hassan, director general of Rawasi, killed on 26 October 2023
  29. Yasser Abu Namous, journalist for Al Sahel media, killed on 27 October 2023
  30. Nazmi Al-Nadim, deputy director of finance and administration for Palestine TV, killed on 30 October 2023
  31. Majd Kashkou, media worker for Palestine TV, killed on 31 October 2023
  32. Imad Wahidi, media worker for Palestine TV, killed on 31 October 2023
  33. Majd Fadl Arandas, journalist for news website Al-Jamahir, killed on 1 November 2023
  34. Mohammed Abu Hatab, correspondent for Palestine TV, killed on 2 November 2023
  35. Mohammed Bayyari, journalist for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 2 November 2023
  36. Iyad Matar, administrative staff at Al Aqsa TV, killed on 2 November 2023
  37. Mohammed Al Jajeh, Press House, killed on 6 November 2023
  38. Mohammad Abu Hasira, correspondent for WAFA news agency, body found under the rubble on 7 November 2023
  39. Yahya Abu Munie, journalist for Al Aqsa radio, killed on 7 November 2023
  40. Ahmed Al-Qara, photojournalist, killed on 10 November 2023
  41. Mousa Al Barsh, executive director of Namaa Radio, killed on 12 November 2023
  42. Ahmed Fatmah, photographer for Al Qahera News, killed on 13 November 2023
  43. Yacoub Bursh, director general of Namaa Radio, killed on 14 November 2023
  44. Mahmoud Matar, freelance journalist, killed on 15 November 2023
  45. Moseab Ashour, photographer, killed on 18 November 2023
  46. Mustafa Al-Sawaf, journalist and writer, killed on 18 November 2023
  47. Amr Abu Haya, media worker in Al Aqsa TV, killed on 18 November 2023
  48. Saary Mansour, director of Quds News Network, killed on 18 November 2023
  49. Hassouneh Isleem, freelance photographer for Quds News, killed on 18 November 2023
  50. Bilal Jadallah, director general of media development organisation Press House, killed on 19 November 2023
  51. Abdelhalim Awad, driver for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 18 November 2023
  52. Ayat Al-Khaddura (W), digital and broadcaster journalist, killed on 20 November 2023
  53. Khamis Salem Deab, editor at Al Quds Radio, killed on 20 November 2023
  54. Jamal Hanieh, editor at Amwaj Sports Media Network, killed on 21 November 2023
  55. Mohamad Nabil Al-Zaq, journalist for Quds TV, killed on 22 November 2023
  56. Assem Al-Barsh, journalist for Palestinian Al-Ray radio, killed on 22 November 2023
  57. Muhammad Moin Ayyash, photojournalist, killed on 23 November 2023
  58. Amal Zahed (W), journalist, killed on 24 November 2023
  59. Mustafa Bakir, journalist and cameraman for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 24 November 2023
  60. Nader Al-Nazli, technician for Palestine TV, killed on 25 November 2023
  61. Abdallah Darwish, photojournalist for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 1 December 2023
  62. Muntaser Al-Sawaf, photographer for Anadolu Agency, killed on 1 December 2023
  63. Marwan Al-Sawaf, photographer for Alef Media, killed on 1 December 2023
  64. Adham Hassouna, freelance journalist, killed on 1 December 2023
  65. Hassan Farajallah, executive at Al Quds TV, killed on 3 December 2023
  66. Shaima Jazzar (W), freelance journalist, killed on 4 December 2023
  67. Ala Atallah (W), journalist, killed on 9 December 2023
  68. Mohamed Abu Samra, photojournalist, killed on 9 December 2023
  69. Duaa Jabbour (W), freelance journalist for Eyes Media Network, killed on 9 December 2023
  70. Narmeen Qawwas (W), intern at Russia Today, killed on 11 December 2023
  71. Abdul Karim Odeh, journalist and former Al-Mayadeen correspondent, killed on 13 December 2023
  72. Samer Abu Daqqa, cameraman for Al Jazeera Arabic, killed on 15 December 2023
  73. Assem Kamal Moussa, journalist for Palestine Now, killed on 16 December 2023
  74. Haneen Ali Al-Qashtan (W), journalist for Sawt Al Watan Radio, killed on 17 December 2023
  75. Abdallah Alwan, media worker for Al Jazeera owned platform Midan, killed on 18 December 2023
  76. Mohammad Nasser Abu Hweidy, photojournalist for Al Istiqlal newspaper, killed on 22 December 2023
  77. Ahmad Jamal Madhoun, deputy director at Al Rai news agency, killed on 23 December 2023
  78. Mohammad Saidi (Khalifa), director at Al Aqsa TV, killed on 24 December 2023
  79. Mohammad Abdul Khaleq Al Ghuf, photojournalist for Al Rai news agency, killed on 24 December 2023
  80. Huthaifa Lulu, broadcast engineer at Prisoners Radio, who previously worked for Al Quds TV, killed on 24 December 2023
  81. Mohammad Khair Al Din, archiving officer at Al Aqsa TV, killed on 28 December 2023
  82. Ahmad Khair Al Din, photojournalist for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 28 December 2023
  83. Jaber Abu Hedrous, correspondent for Al-Quds TV, killed on 29 December 2023
  84. Akram Al Shafei, correspondent for Safa News Agency, killed on 5 January 2024
  85. Hamza Al-Dahdouh, journalist for Al Jazeera, killed on 7 January 2024
  86. Mustafa Thuraya, freelance videographer for Agence France Presse, killed on 7 January 2024
  87. Heba Al-Abdallah (W), journalist, killed on 9 January 2024
  88. Ahmad Bdeir, journalist for local magazine Hadaf News, killed on 10 January 2024
  89. Mohammed Jamal Sabahi Al Thalathin, journalist for Al Quds TV, killed on 11 January 2024
  90. Yazan Al-Zuweidi, photographer for Al Ghad TV, killed on 15 January 2024
  91. Iyad Ahmed Al-Ruwahi, correspondent and presenter for Voice of Al Aqsa Radio, killed on 26 January 2024
  92. Mohamed Abdel El Fatah Atta Allah, editor for Al-Risala newspaper, killed on 29 January 2024
  93. Nafez Abdel Jawad, director of Palestine TV,  killed on 8 February 2024
  94. Alaa al-Hams (W), journalist for local media, killed on 12 February 2024
  95. Angham Ahmed Adwan (W), journalist for Libyan channel February, killed on 12 February 2024
  96. Mohammad Yaghi, photojournalist for a number of international media, including Al Jazeera, killed on 23 February 2024
  97. Ibrahim Mahamid, journalist, presenter and cameraman for Al-Salam TV, Al-Shaab TV and other local media, killed on 1 March 2024
  98. Mohammed Khader Ahmad Salama, journalist and presenter for Al-Aqsa TV, killed on 5 March 2024
  99. Abdel Rahman Saima, photohrapher and producer for Raqmi TV, killed on 15 March 2024
  100.  Mohammed Al-Rifi, photojournalist, killed on 15 March 2024
  101.  Saher Akram Rayyan, media worker for WAFA news agency, killed on 25 March 2024
  102.  Mohammed Abu Sakhil, editor and graphic designer for Shams News Agency, killed on 28 March 2024
  103.  Tariq Al-Sayed Shakil, digital media editor for Voice of Al Quds radio, killed on 28 March 2024
  104.  Mohammed Basam Al Jamal, correspondent for Palestine Now news agency, killed on 25 April 2024
  105.  Mustafa Ayyad, freelance photojournalist for Al Jazeera Live, killed on 6 May 2024
  106.  Baha Akasha, photojournalist for Al-Aqsa Media Network, killed on 11 May 2024
  107.  Hael Al-Najjar, media worker for Al Aqsa Media Network, killed on 15 May 2024
  108.  Mahmoud Jahjouh, photojournalist for Palestine Post Network, killed on 17 May 2024
  109.  Ola Al-Dahdouh (W), journalist and presenter, radio station Watan, killed on 31 May 2024
  110.  Mohammad Abu Sharia, editor-in-chief of Shams News Agency, killed on 1 July 2024
  111.  Mohammad Al Sakni, director of Al Quds TV, killed on 5 July 2024
  112.  Adeeb Sukkar, journalist for Deep Shot Media production company, killed on 5 July 2024
  113.  Saadi Madoukh, director of Deep Shot Media production company, killed on 5 July 2024
  114.  Rizq Abu Shakyan, journalist and editor for Palestine Media Agency, killed on 6 July 2024
  115.  Wafa Abu Dabaan (W), programme producer and presenter for Islamic University radio station, killed on 6 July 2024
  116.  Amjad Al-Jahjouh, correspondent for Palestine Now news agency, killed on 6 July 2024
  117.  Mohammad Manhal Abu Armanah, journalist, killed on 13 July 2024
  118.  Mohammad Majid Abu Daqa, journalist, killed on 29 July 2024
  119.  Ismail al-Ghoul, journalist for Al Jazeera Arabic, killed on 31 July 2024
  120.  Rami al-Refee, cameraman for Al Jazeera Arabic, killed on 31 July 2024
  121.  Tamim Muammar, journalist for Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation - Voice of Palestine, killed on 9 August 2024
  122.  Abdullah Al-Sousi, journalist for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 9 August 2024
  123. Ibrahim Muhareb, freelance photojournalist, killed on 18 August 2024
  124.  Hamza Murtaja, journalist, killed on 20 August 2024
  125.  Hossam Manal Al-Dabbaka, photojournalist for Al Quds TV, killed on 22 August 2024
  126.  Ali Taima, cameraman for Al-Awda TV channel,  killed on 26 August 2024
  127.  Mohammad Abed Rabbo, working for Al-Manara Media Production Company, killed on 28 August 2024
  128.  Wafa Aludaini (W), founder and senior journalist of October 16th Media Group, killed on 30 September 2024
  129.  Hassan Hamad, freelance journalist, killed on 6 October 2024
  130.  Mohammad Al Tanani, photojournalist for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 9 October 2024
  131.  Saed Radwan, head of digital media department at Al Aqsa TV, killed on 27 October 2024
  132.  Hamza Abu Salmiya, journalist at Sand News Agency, killed on 27 October 2024
  133.  Haneen Mahmoud Baroud (W), journalist at Al Quds Foundation, killed on 27 October 2024
  134.  Bilal Muhammad Rajab, photoournalist at Al Quds Al Youm channel, killed on 1 November 2024
  135.  Mohammed Saleh Al-Sharif, journalist, killed on 16 November 2024
  136.  Ahmed Abu Shariya, freelance photojournalist for Tasnim Agency, killed on 19 November 2024
  137.  Mamdouh Quneita, journalist for Al Aqsa TV, killed on 30 November 2024
  138.  Maysara Salah, journalist for Quds News Network, killed on 2 December 2024
  139.  Eman El-Shanti (W), journalist and broadcaster for Voice of Al Aqsa Radio, killed on 11 December 2024
  140.  Mohammed Baalousha, journalist for Dubai Al Mashhad TV, killed on 14 December 2024
  141.  Mohammed Jaber Al-Qerinawi, editor at Sanad News Agency, killed on 14 December 2024 
  142.  Ahmed Al-Louh, cameraman for Al Jazeera, killed on 15 December 2024
  143.  Fadi Hassouna, journalist for the satellite channel Al-Quds Today, killed on 26 December 2024
  144.  Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Ali, journalist for the satellite channel Al-Quds Today, killed on 26 December 2024
  145.  Mohammed Al-Ladda, journalist for the satellite channel Al-Quds Today, killed on 26 December 2024
  146.  Faisal Abu Al-Qumsan, journalist for the satellite channel Al-Quds Today, killed on 26 December 2024
  147.  Ayman Al-Jadi, journalist for the satellite channel Al-Quds Today, killed on 26 December 2024
  148.  Omar Al-Derawi, journalist, killed on 3 January 2025
  149.  Saed Abu Nabhan, journalist for Alghad TV and freelance photographer for Anadolu Agency, killed on 10 January 2025
  150.  Aql Hussein Saleh, journalist, killed on 15 January 2025
  151.  Ahmed Hesham Abu Al-Rous, journalist, killed on 15 January 2025
  152.  Ahmed Al-Shayyah, journalist, killed on 15 January 2025
  153.  Hossam Shabat, journalist for Al Jazeera Mubasher, killed on 24 March 2025
  154.  Mohammed Mansour, journalist for Palestine Today, killed on 24 March 2025
  155.  Hilmi Al Faqaawi, journalist for Palestine Today, killed on 7 April 2025
  156.  Ahmad Mansour, journalist for Palestine Today, died of his injuries on 8 April 2025
  157.  Fatima Hassona, freelance photojournalist, died of his injuries on 16 April 2025
  158.  Yahya Subaih, journalist, killed on 7 may 2025
  159.  Nour El-Din Abdo, journalist, killed on 7 May 2025
  160.  Hassan Aslih, journalist and head of the Alam24 news outlet, killed on 13 May 2025
  161.  Ahmed el-Helou, journalist for Quds News Network, killed on 16 May 2025
  162.  Hassan Sammour, journalist for Al Aqsa Voice Radio, killed on 16 May 2025
  163.  Aziz Al-Hajjar, freelance photoournalist, killed on 17 May 2025
  164.  Abdul Rahman Tawfiq Al-Abadla, freelance reporter and photographer, killed on 17 May 2025
  165.  Hassan Majdi Abu Warda, Director of Barq Gaza News Agency killed on 25 May 2025
  166.  Moataz Mohammad Rajab, a journalist with Al-Quds Al-Youm TV was killed on 28 May 2025
  167.  Suleiman Hajjaj, correspondent for Palestine Today, killed on 5 June 2025
  168.  Ismail Badah, cameraman for Palestine Today, killed on 5 June 2025
  169.  Samir Al Rifai, Shams News Agency, killed on 5 June 2025
  170.  Ahmed Qaljah, freelance cameraman for Al Arabiya, succumbed to his injuries on 5 June 2025
  171.  Ismail Abu Hatab, freelance photojournalist, killed on 30 June 2025
  172.  Tamer Rabhi Rafiq Al Za'anin, freelance journalist, killed on 22 July 2025
  173.  Walaa Al Jabari (W), journalist, killed on 23 July 2025
  174.  Adam Abu Harbid, journalist, killed on 24 July 2025
  175.  Ibrahim Mahmoud Hajaj, photojournalist, killed on 30 July 2025
  176.  Anas al-Sharif, journalist for AlJazeera, killed on 10 August 2025
  177.  Mohammed Qreiqeh, correspondent for AlJazeera, killed on 10 August 2025
  178.  Ibrahim Zaher, camera operator for Al Jazeera, killed on 10 August 2025
  179.  Mohammed Noufal, camera operator for Al Jazeera, killed on 10 August 2025
  180.  Moamen Aliwa, camera operator for Al Jazeera, killed on 10 August 2025 
  181.  Mohammed Al-Khaldi, freelance photojournalist, succumbed to the wounds he sustained on 11 August 2025 

4 Israeli journalists and media workers

  1. Yaniv Zohar, photographer for Israel HaYom, killed on 7 October 2023 
  2. Ayelet Arnin, news editor for Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN), killed on 7 October 2023 
  3. Shai Regev, editor for TMI, killed on 7 October 2023 
  4. Roee Idan, photographer for Ynet, killed on 7 October 2023 

9 Lebanese journalists

  1. Issam Abdallah, video journalist for Reuters, killed on 13 October 2023
  2. Farah Omar, reporter for Al Mayadeen, killed on 20 November 2023
  3. Rabih Me'mari, cameraman for Al Mayadeen TV, killed on 20 November 2023
  4. Hadi Al-Sayed, journalist for Al Mayadeen TV, killed on 25 September 2024
  5. Kamel Karkari, cameraman for Al-Manar TV, killed on 24 September 2024
  6. Ahmad Akil Hamzeh, driver and collaborator of RAI, died from a heart attack, after media crew was assaulted, on 8 October 2024
  7. Ghassan Najjar, cameraman for Al Mayadeen TV, killed on 25 October 2024
  8. Mohammad Reda, broadcast engineer for Al Mayadeen TV, killed on 25 October 2024
  9. Wissam Qassim, camera operator for Al-Manar TV, killed on 25 October 2024

1 Syrian journalist

  1. Safaa Ahmad (W), anchor for Syrian state television, killed on 1 October 2024

* The IFJ is working hard to keep this list up-to-date and accurate, seeking multiple sources for each name added, and concentrating on those who worked as journalists and media workers. Our intention is to list every journalist and media worker who has lost their life during the war. We welcome any further information that either contextualises the deaths itemised, or adds names to the list. 

The IFJ and its Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate safety trainers in the field have taken into account the particular situation of working conditions for journalists in the Gaza Strip by updating its safety advice and calling on all newsrooms – especially employers – to protect its reporters, photographers and camera operators in the field. In such dangerous conditions, the IFJ reminds journalists on the ground to take precautions, wear professional safety equipment and not to travel without their news platforms providing them with all the professional safety equipment needed to cover events. No story is worth the life of a journalist. 

On 13 October, the IFJ and its affiliates around the world called on UNESCO to do its utmost to protect journalists and demand that the warring parties de-escalate the violence, which will only result in civilian casualties, particularly journalists.

In addition, the battle against disinformation is one of the pillars of the IFJ's Global Ethics Charter for Journalists. Its provisions must remain the backbone of journalists' professional principles; being well informed is one of the first rights of a citizen. 

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