Overview
- Two-thirds of the deaths — 86 — occurred in the Israel–Gaza war, with most victims Palestinian journalists, according to CPJ.
- The organization logged 47 deliberate, work-related murders, 81% attributed to Israel, while warning the true total may be higher due to access limits in Gaza.
- Drone strikes accounted for 39 journalist deaths in 2025, a sharp rise from two in 2023, with incidents documented in Gaza, Sudan, Iraq and Ukraine.
- Outside war zones, Mexico remained one of the most dangerous countries for the press, with six unresolved killings despite a federal protection mechanism CPJ deems insufficient.
- CPJ urges deep investigative reforms, an international investigative group, and sanctions to combat pervasive impunity and protect journalists.