List of journalists killed in the Israel–Hamas war

The 2023 Israel–Hamas war has resulted in numerous casualties, including several journalists. This list provides information about the journalists who were killed during the war.

Journalists killed

Gaza Strip

1. Mohamed Fayez Abu Matar, a freelance photojournalist, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah city, located in the southern Gaza Strip.
2. Saeed al-Taweel, the editor-in-chief of Al-Khamsa News website, was killed during an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area housing several media organizations in Rimal district in western Gaza.
3. Mohammed Sobh, a photographer working for Khabar News Agency, was also killed in the airstrike in Rimal district.
4. Hisham Alnwajha, a journalist from the Khabar news agency, was killed in the airstrike.
5. Mohammad Al-Salhi, a photojournalist working for the Fourth Authority news agency, was shot in close proximity to a Palestinian refugee camp located in the central Gaza Strip.
6. Mohammad Jarghoun, a journalist affiliated with Smart Media, was killed after being shot while reporting on the conflict in an area east of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.
7. Ahmed Shehab, a journalist working for Sowt Al-Asra Radio (Radio Voice of the Prisoners), was killed along with his wife and three children, during an Israeli airstrike that targeted their home in Jabalia, situated in the northern Gaza Strip.
8. Husam Mubarak, a journalist affiliated with Hamas and working for Al Aqsa Radio, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip.

Southern Lebanon

1. Issam Abdallah, a videographer working for Reuters, was killed in an Israeli artillery strike that specifically targeted a group of reporters.

Journalists injured

Several journalists were also injured during the conflict:

1. Thaer Al-Sudani, Reuters journalist
2. Maher Nazeh, Reuters journalist
3. Elie Brakhya, Al Jazeera journalist
4. Carmen Joukhadar, Al Jazeera journalist
5. Christina Assi, A photographer of the Agence France-Press (AFP)
6. Dylan Collins, A video journalist for AFP

Journalists missing

1. Haitham Abdelwahid, A journalist from the Ain Media agency
2. Nidal al-Wahidi, A journalist from the Al-Najah channel

International response and investigation

Lebanon

Lebanon denounced the killing of Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah, who killed during an Israeli artillery strike aimed at a group of reporters. Following Abdallah's death, the Lebanese army conducted a meticulous on-site assessment, affirming that Israel had launched the missile leading to his demise. Lebanon's Foreign Ministry has instructed its mission to the UN in Beirut to express deep concerns regarding what they perceive as a clear infringement on freedom of opinion and press. Additionally, Lebanon is preparing to file a formal complaint with the UN Security Council, accusing Israel of intentionally causing Abdallah's death.

Israel

The Israeli military said it using tank and artillery fire in the vicinity to deter a potential infiltration from Lebanon at the time Issam Abdallah was killed. They stated that their actions were in response to Hezbollah fire along the Israel-Lebanon border, and the incident is currently being reviewed. The Israeli army also initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Abdallah's death.

International press bodies

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is actively looking into all cases of journalists affected—whether killed, injured, detained, or missing—due to the conflict. They have urged Israel to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Palestinian journalist Mohammad El-Salhi, make the results of the investigation public, and promptly take measures to guarantee the safety of media personnel covering the conflict. Reuters has called on Israel to conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Abdallah's demise.

Protests and rallies

Numerous Pakistani journalists gathered for a rally in Karachi to condemn what they viewed as intentional attacks on the media in Gaza. They called upon the United Nations to take action to halt Israeli aggression against media outlets. During the rally, they prominently displayed banners and placards featuring images of journalists who had been killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Funerals

Funerals for the journalists who had been killed have taken place in their respective countries. In Lebanon, a large gathering attended Issam Abdallah's funeral in his hometown. His body was adorned with a Lebanese flag and was transported from his family residence to the nearby cemetery in the southern town of Khiam.