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Palestine: Deadliest Territory for Journalists Amid Press Freedom Decline

5/3/2025

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Palestine has emerged as the most perilous territory for journalists, with nearly 200 lives lost since the onset of the Gaza war, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2025 World Press Freedom Index. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Israel have also witnessed troubling declines in press freedom, ranking 57th and 112th respectively, while Norway proudly holds the top spot.

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Story summary

Palestine has emerged as the most perilous territory for journalists, with nearly 200 lives lost since the onset of the Gaza war, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2025 World Press Freedom Index. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Israel have also witnessed troubling declines in press freedom, ranking 57th and 112th respectively, while Norway proudly holds the top spot.