Key facts
- 60-75% of journalists in Gaza have lost homes or been displaced.
- Over 80% of media offices in Gaza destroyed or damaged.
- At least 238 media workers killed since October 2023, according to Gaza's Government Media Office.
- Journalists are using mobile phones and unstable internet as primary tools.
- An Israeli strike on a tent near Nasser Hospital killed three media workers and wounded eight on April 7, 2025.
Journalists in Gaza are operating under extreme duress, reporting from tents and makeshift shelters after Israeli attacks have decimated media offices and infrastructure. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reports that between 60% and 75% of journalists have been displaced, and over 80% of media institutions have suffered damage. The conflict has been exceptionally deadly for media workers, with reports indicating hundreds killed since October 7, 2023, a toll described as higher than many major historical conflicts combined.
Recent incidents highlight the perilous conditions. On August 10, an Israeli drone strike killed four Al Jazeera staff and three others in a tent near al-Shifa Hospital. Separately, on April 7, 2025, an Israeli strike on a media tent near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries. These events have intensified fears among journalists, with press vests now perceived as targets rather than protection.
Journalists are relying on mobile phones and unstable internet connections, facing challenges such as hunger and psychological trauma. Despite these dangers, many continue to document events, driven by a sense of duty to report the truth and preserve the Palestinian narrative.