In 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that 129 journalists lost their lives worldwide, with a concerning two-thirds of these fatalities linked to Israel and its actions during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This makes 2025 the second deadliest year for journalists in three decades of CPJ's monitoring, following 124 journalist deaths in 2024. The data raises alarm regarding the growing dangers that reporters face in conflict zones, highlighting an urgent need for international attention and intervention.

The CPJ emphasized that the Israeli military is responsible for more targeted killings of journalists than any other military in history, with the vast majority of casualties being Palestinian journalists and media workers in Gaza. This situation underscores the precarious and often deadly conditions under which journalists operate, especially in regions of conflict where the risks are exacerbated by military actions and hostility towards the press. Furthermore, the report illustrates a significant trend where the conflict in Gaza has become one of the deadliest areas for media personnel, reflecting the broader implications for press freedom and safety.

In addition to war-related fatalities, the report also highlighted the dangers posed by organized crime, with six journalists killed in Mexico and incidents recorded in other countries like India and Peru. This stark reality showcases the multifaceted threats journalists face, not only in war zones but also in areas with rampant criminal activity, calling for global advocacy for the protection of journalists and their rights to report freely and safely without the fear of retribution or violence.