Out of 129 journalists killed in 2025, Israel alone killed 86: CPJ

A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed in 2025, out of which Israeli fire alone killed 86, said the Committee to Protect Journalists' annual report. Further, Israel was also responsible for 81% of the 47 killings that the CPJ classified as intentionally targeted, or "murder". However, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it "strongly rejects" CPJ's claims.