Journalist deaths reach new high in 2025 — CPJ

A record number of journalists and media workers was killed in 2025 for a second year in a row, the press freddom organization says. It blamed Israeli forces for two-thirds of the deaths.

25 Feb, 10:13 — 25 Feb, 10:50

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights the escalating dangers faced by journalists globally, particularly in conflict zones, and its implications for press freedom and the public's right to information. A record number of journalist deaths underscores the severe risks involved in reporting and the urgent need for greater protection for media workers worldwide. It also draws attention to the role of organizations like CPJ in monitoring these critical issues.

Key entitiesCommittee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)Israel

The Story

What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

129 journalists and media workers were killed globally in 2025.
2025 marked a new record high for journalist deaths.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) released these figures.
Israel is responsible for approximately two-thirds of the journalist deaths in 2025.

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

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129 journalists and media workers were killed globally in 2025.

agreed·il-sole-24-orenewsbeastobservadorDaily Sabah

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2025 marked a new high or record for journalist deaths.

agreed·il-sole-24-oretempo-englishnewsbeastobservadorDaily Sabah+1

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Israel is responsible for approximately two-thirds of the journalist deaths in 2025.

agreed·il-sole-24-orenewsbeastobservadorDaily SabahDW

86 journalists were killed by Israel in 2025.

unverified·il-sole-24-ore

124 journalists were killed in 2024.

unverified·observador

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2025 is the second consecutive year of record journalist deaths.

agreed·observadorDW

Where they diverge

Characterization of the 'record' year

il-sole-24-ore

Describes 2025 as recording 'the highest number' of journalist deaths since CPJ began its count.

observadorDW

Highlights that 2025 marks the 'second record annual' year in a row for journalist deaths.

Specificity of Israel's responsibility for deaths

il-sole-24-ore

States a precise number of 86 journalist deaths attributed to Israel.

newsbeastobservadorDaily SabahDW

Uses approximate fractions or percentages such as 'two-thirds' or '67%'.

Coverage gaps

The specific number of 86 journalist deaths attributed to Israel.

Reportedil-sole-24-ore

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The previous year's death toll of 124 in 2024.

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Mention of CPJ's 30-year history of counting journalist deaths.

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Missingil-sole-24-ore

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (76/100)

6 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Left3

Left (3)

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Center

Right2

Right (2)

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Far R1

Far Right (1)

Daily Sabah

Geographic diversity— 6 regions26/34

Italy1Indonesia1Greece1Portugal1Turkey1Germany1

Sources

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