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July 14, 2025 – Palestine/Israel –
Two Palestinian journalists were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes on July 14, bringing the number of media workers killed since the start of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to over 230, according to medical sources and press organizations. The latest fatalities—Hossam al-Adlouni and Fadi Khalifa—underscore the escalating danger for journalists operating in the besieged enclave and fuel growing outrage over what press advocates describe as a systematic targeting of the media.
Hossam al-Adlouni, a journalist affiliated with local Palestinian media outlets, was killed along with his wife and three children when an Israeli airstrike hit a tent housing displaced families in the al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis. Al-Mawasi had previously been designated by Israel as a “safe zone” for civilians fleeing bombardment in southern Gaza. His death, amid civilians sheltering from conflict, has intensified scrutiny over the targeting of non-combatants and protected areas.
In a separate strike, journalist Fadi Khalifa was killed while visiting his home in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, according to the official Wafa news agency. His death adds to the growing list of journalists who have been killed while off duty, often with their families or in their homes, highlighting the inescapable threat faced by media workers in the enclave.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the killings, calling them part of a deliberate Israeli strategy to silence the press and prevent the documentation of events on the ground. The Syndicate’s statement, reported by Wafa and Palinfo, accused Israel of committing war crimes by targeting journalists and demanded urgent international intervention.
Since October 2023, when Israel launched its latest military operation in Gaza, the territory has become one of the deadliest places in the world for journalists. Media rights groups and international observers have repeatedly warned that journalists are being disproportionately killed, with little evidence of accountability or precautionary measures.
As the death toll rises, press freedom organizations continue to call for independent investigations and protection for journalists. The deaths of al-Adlouni and Khalifa serve as further tragic reminders of the extreme risks borne by those who strive to report from the front lines.
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