News|Israel-Palestine conflictIsrael kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: ReportThe Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel is using collective punishment to crush reporting of its genocidal war in Gaza.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reports that Israeli actions have resulted in the deaths of at least 706 family members of Palestinian journalists since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023. This information was released by the syndicate's…
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reports that Israeli actions have resulted in the deaths of at least 706 family members of Palestinian journalists since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023. This information was released by the syndicate's Freedoms Committee, highlighting a systematic targeting of journalists' families.
The report suggests that these actions represent a strategic approach rather than incidental casualties of war. The violence against journalists has intensified, targeting their families and turning journalism into a significant risk for those involved.
According to the committee, Israeli forces killed 436 relatives of journalists in 2023, 203 in 2024, and at least 67 in 2025. These incidents persisted even after families were displaced and sought refuge in temporary shelters.
A notable case involved journalist Hiba al-Abadla and her family, whose bodies were discovered near Khan Younis two years after their home was bombed. The committee reports that hundreds have been killed due to their professional connections to journalism, violating humanitarian and legal norms.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reports that Israeli actions have resulted in the deaths of at least 706 family members of Palestinian journalists since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023.
Israeli attacks have frequently targeted journalists' residences and areas known to house media professionals. The committee describes this as a shift from individual to collective targeting, aiming to intimidate the media environment.
Nearly 300 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza over the 26-month conflict, averaging about 12 journalists per month. These figures include targeted assassinations of journalists such as Anas al-Sharif from Al Jazeera.
Media freedom organizations have criticized these attacks, noting a lack of accountability as no Israeli soldiers have been charged for these incidents. A report by Reporters Without Borders identified Israel as the leading country in journalist fatalities in 2025.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
