At least 184 Palestinian journalists have died since the conflict in Gaza started, according to the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The victims include both men and women, freelancers and staff reporters, experienced journalists and newcomers on early assignments.
Some were killed alongside their families at home, others while reporting in vehicles marked “PRESS,” near hospitals, or covering scenes of violence. Many endured hunger, displacement, and grief like the people they reported on.
Among those killed are:
Ayat Khadoura, 27, a graduate of Al Quds University, known for highlighting the struggles of families in northern Gaza. She was killed in an Israeli strike in November 2023, shortly after residents were ordered to evacuate.
Hamza Dahdouh, 27, son of Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, died in a drone strike in January 2024 after reporting on an earlier attack. He was the fifth member of his family to be killed.
Fatima Hassouna, 25, a photojournalist killed in an Israeli airstrike in April 2025, a day after her documentary about life in Gaza was accepted at Cannes Film Festival.
Hossam Shabat, 23, a freelancer from northern Gaza, killed in March 2025 while reporting for Al Jazeera. He had hoped to start a media company or work in his family’s restaurants.
Anas al-Sharif, 28, a father of two, died in an Israeli strike near Shifa hospital. His death, along with five other journalists, drew widespread condemnation from press freedom groups and foreign officials.
Israel has accused some of the deceased journalists of links to militant groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, claims rejected by journalists and their media outlets. The Israeli military did not respond to AP’s request for comment on the CPJ’s figures.
CPJ said it carefully investigates each death to confirm circumstances and rule out involvement in militant activities.
