At least 22 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war, says CPJ

The Israel-Gaza conflict has taken a severe toll on journalists since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7 and Israel declared war on the militant Palestinian group, launching air strikes and ground raids on the blockaded Gaza Strip.

The conflict has since widened to neighboring Lebanon.

As of October 20, at least 22 journalists were among the more than 4,000 dead on both sides since the war began on October 7, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.

“CPJ emphasizes that journalists are civilians doing important work during times of crisis and must not be targeted by warring parties,” said Sherif Mansour, CPJ’s Middle East and North Africa program coordinator. “Millions across the world are counting on reporters in the region to provide accurate information about the conflict. Journalists, like all civilians, must be respected and protected.”

The list published here includes names based on information obtained from CPJ’s sources in the region and media reports.