Gaza media office claims Israel killed 263 journalists in three years
The Gaza Government Media Office says Israeli forces have killed 263 journalists and media workers, with 50 detained and three still missing.
Director Ismail al-Thawabta told Anadolu Agency that 263 journalists and media staff have been killed by Israel over the past three years. He noted that 50 journalists are detained in Israeli prisons, 23 of whom remain in custody, and three reporters are still missing. He also listed extensive damage to media infrastructure, estimating total losses at about $1 billion.
Why it matters
It highlights the severe impact of the conflict on press freedom and the broader media infrastructure in Gaza.
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