War in Gaza: a deadly time for journalists

A journalist in Gaza walking down a staircase amid a bombed out building. He is wearing a press vest.

Israel's war on Gaza is the deadliest conflict on record for reporters. Almost two years into the war, working conditions continue to be dismal, there is a lack of internet and frequent information blackouts. Like everyone else in Gaza, journalists are struggling to stay alive and keep themselves and their families safe while continuing their crucial work. If we lose the journalists in Gaza, we lose trustworthy information from the war zone, human suffering will go unnoticed and war crimes undocumented.

Support Gaza’s journalists

Being a journalist in Gaza is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world right now. IMS is continuing to support journalists through our local partner, Filastiniyat, but we need your help.

Your support goes to:

  • Food, clothes, blankets and other utilities for journalists and their families.
  • Safety equipment and gear for journalists, such as press vests, helmets, cell phones and cameras.
  • Psychosocial support for journalists.
  • Ongoing support to keep as many media outlets as possible operating.
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Personal accounts of the war

a shelter for gaza's displaced women journalists with a photo of a woman wearing a hijab and press vest

IMS' Palestinian partner Filastiniyat has worked throughout this war to help journalists in Gaza so they can continue reporting despite dismal circumstances, lack of equipment and the destruction of critical communication infrastructure. A special focus has been to meet the complex needs of women reporters, many of whom are displaced with their families but are still determined to keep informing the world about what is happening on the ground. One way Filastiniyat has helped is by setting up tents specifically for women journalists to live and work in.

war in gaza one year of sharing stories a woman journalist from gaza wearing a press helmet and vest

Over the course of one year of war, Palestinian journalists have shared their personal stories and reporting with IMS and the world. They have documented the war and war crimes. They have continued working despite extreme challenges, personal traumas despite the fear of being directly targeted. Hear more about how they have coped with their personal and professional struggles as they continue their work.

Partner perspectives

Wattan

Read Wattan's story

Filmlab Palestine

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Witness

Read Witness's story

Filastiniyat

Read Filastiniyat's story

7amleh

Read 7amleh's story

Untold Palestine

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Latest

JOINT STATEMENT: As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away

Statement from IMS’ executive director, Jesper Højberg, on the manufactured famine in Gaza

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World leaders must act to end Israel’s unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Statement on the killings of two Palestinian journalists in Gaza on 24 March 2025

How did we get here?

While Gaza has been all over the news since 7 October 2023, the Occupied Palestinian Territory as a whole has never been a safe place to practice journalism.

Israel’s current war on Gaza – how did we get here?

While the news focus on events as they unfold from day to day, it is essential to understand the broader context in which Israel’s war on Gaza is taking place.

Deadly Pattern: 20 journalists died by Israeli military fire. No one has been held accountable.

In May 2023, CPJ released a special report on the killings of journalists by the Israeli military and the pattern of impunity.

“Journalism is my life”

In 2022, we published this interview with Marah Elwadiya, who is a woman journalist from Gaza. She speaks about the many obstacles she faces when doing her work.

A deadly time for journalists:

Impunity for crimes against journalists remain shockingly high.