Summary
Israel was the country where the most journalists were killed in 2025, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Israeli forces were reported to have killed 29 Palestinian journalists during their military actions in Gaza. This marks the third consecutive year that RSF has identified Israel as the leading country in journalist fatalities.
Key Facts
- RSF reported Israel as the deadliest country for journalists in 2025, with 29 reporters killed.
- Israeli military actions in Gaza were responsible for these deaths.
- A total of 67 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025.
- Mexico was the second most dangerous country for journalists, with nine deaths.
- Ukraine and Sudan were also dangerous, with three and four journalists killed, respectively.
- RSF reported China as the highest jailer of journalists, with 121 in prison.
- As of December 1, 2025, 503 journalists were detained in 47 countries.
- RSF noted that 135 journalists are missing, and 20 are held hostage in various countries.
