Attacks on journalists during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)

Summary

Since the beginning of the Israel–Hezbollah conflict on 8 October 2023, 22 media workers have been killed and at least 15 others injured in multiple incidents throughout Lebanon. Human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), have documented these incidents. Some Israeli strikes on clearly identifiable journalists have been described as apparently deliberate attacks on civilians, potentially constituting war crimes under international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, Hezbollah-affiliated actors have been intimidating and attacking reporters in areas under their influence, as well as hacking private media sites.