It is stated that Israel is responsible for the death of 16 journalists.
Since the beginning of 2026, 27 journalists have been killed around the world message was given by the Press Emblem Campaign, a Swiss organization that protects journalists working in dangerous areas.
Seventeen of them were killed in the Middle East: nine in Lebanon, six in the Gaza Strip, and one each in Iran and Syria. Two journalists were killed in Mexico and Venezuela, one journalist each in Guatemala, Bangladesh, Somalia, Uganda, India and the Philippines.
According to the organization, Israel is responsible for the death of 16 journalists.
Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) is a Swiss NGO based in Geneva. It works to protect journalists, protect their safety and rights, especially in conflicts, civil unrest and dangerous missions.
The organization regularly publishes statistics on journalists killed (for example, in 2024 – a record 179 people). He issues press releases condemning specific murders, demanding an investigation and a fair trial. PEC is actively involved in cases like murders in India, Lebanon, Myanmar, Pakistan, etc.
