Journalists Killed

From UNESCO to The Committee to Protect Journalists, here is a shocking list of journalists killed by Israel and militant groups over the last 20+ years, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Gaza Strip to aid carrying ships sailing in international waters.

The death count is 29 by Israel; 3 by the groups linked to Fatah/PLO; & 1 by an obscure militant group in Gaza.

The much regrettable list (with hyperlinks to factual reporting by the Guardian, Reuters, Al-Jazeera, CNN, etc.,) confirming the killings, speak volumes.

The list should really serve as a wakeup call for the global mass media to unshackle itself from its shameful and biased reporting on Israel.


29 JOURNALISTS KILLED BY ISRAEL

DATENAMEEMPLOYERKILLED
1 June 2022Ghufran Harun Warasneh Dream RadioShot in the chest by IDF
11 May 2022Shireen Abu AklehAl Jazeera Shot in the head by Israeli forces
19 May 2021Yusef Abu Hussein Radio broadcasterKilled in his house by Israeli missile strike
13 April 2018Ahmad Abu Hussein PhotographerShot in the abdomen by IDF
6 April 2018Yaser MurtajaVideo journalistShot in the abdomen by IDF sniper
13 August 2014Simone Camilli Associated Press journalistsKilled by IDF live bomb on soccer field in Gaza
13 August 2014Ali Shehda Abu AfashAssociated Press journalistsKilled by IDF live bomb on soccer field in Gaza
31 July 2014Mohammed Daher Al-Resalah newspaper editorCritically injured by an Israeli strike on his house (died 11 days later)
30 July 2014Mohammed Nour al-Din al-DeiriPalestine Network for Press and Media CameramenKilled in an Israeli bombing of a market in Gaza
30 July 2014Rami Rayan Palestine Network for Press and Media CameramenKilled in an Israeli bombing of a market in Gaza
30 July 2014Sameh al-Aryan Al-Aqsa TV CameramanKilled in an Israeli bombing of a market in Gaza
30 July 2014Ahed Zaqout Former Palestine national football team player and TV sports presenterKilled in his house by Israeli missile strike
20 July 2014Khaled Hamad TV CameramanIsraeli shelling
9 July 2014Hamid Shibab Driver for Media 24 newsKilled in his car by an Israeli airstrike
20 November 2012Mahmoud al-Kumi Al-Aqsa TV CameramenKilled in his car by an Israeli airstrike
20 November 2012Hussam Salama Al-Aqsa TV CameramenKilled in his car by an Israeli airstrike
20 November 2012Mohammed Abu Eisha Al Quds Educational Radio employeeKilled in his car by an Israeli airstrike
31 May 2010Cevdet KılıçlarAnadolu’da Vakit Correspondent and Webmaster of the Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief (IHH) Killed by IDF on MV Mavi Marmara, in International waters re: Gaza flotilla raid
7 January 2009Basil Ibrahim Faraj Palestinian Media and Communication Company CameramanKilled by an Israeli airstrike
6 April 2008Fadel Shana’aReuters CameramanKilled by a flechette shell during Al Bureij massacre
22 March 2004Mohamed Abu Halima Radio Correspondent and PhotographerShot in the stomach by IDF
2 May 2003James MillerDocumentary FilmmakerShot in the neck by IDF
18 April 2003Nazeh Darwazi Freelance PhotographerShot in the head by IDF
22 September 2002Issam Hamza Tillawi Voice of Palestine Radio HostShot in the head by IDF sniper
12 July 2002Imad Abu Zahra Freelance PhotographerShot in the leg by IDF
12 March 2002Raffaele Ciriello Freelance PhotographerShot six times in the chest by IDF
31 July 2001Muhammad al-Bishawi Najah Press Office and IslamOnline ReporterKilled in an Israeli bombing of Palestinian Center for Studies and Media
31 July 2001Othman al-Qatanani Kuwait News Agency CorrespondentKilled in an Israeli bombing of Palestinian Center for Studies and Media
28 October 2000Aziz Al-Tineh Wafa ReporterKilled by a flechette shell during Al Bureij massacre

3 JOURNALISTS KILLED BY GROUPS LINKED TO PLO/FATAH

14 May 2007Suleiman Abdul-Rahim al-Ashi Editor of daily Palestine newspaperShot by gunmen in presidential guard uniforms, potentially Fatah
14 May 2007Mohammad Matar Abdo Distributor of daily Palestine newspaperShot by gunmen in presidential guard uniforms, potentially Fatah
2 March 2004Khalil al-Zaben Journalist and Advisor to President Yasser Arafat Shot by gunmen suspected Palestinian, origin

1 JOURNALIST KILLED BY MILITANTS IN GAZA

14 April 2011Vittorio ArrigoniItalian activist, newspaper and radio journalist, and International Solidarity Movement memberKidnapped and murdered by Gazan extremist group Tawhid al-Jihad

1 JOURNALIST KIDNAPPED BY MILITANTS & LATER RESCUED BY HAMAS

12 March 2007Alan JohnstonBBCKidnapped by the Palestinian Army of Islam in Gaza City and held for 114 days. His eventual release was orchestrated by Hamas

It is likely some names are missing from this list. Please email wutokbong@gmail.com should you know of a reporter, photographer or media worker that has been overlooked.


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