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4,127 Violations and 264 Martyrs: Palestinian Journalists Syndicate Presents 2026 Mid-Year Report and Opens International Legal Fronts
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) presented its mid-year press freedom report for 2026 during a press conference in Ramallah, revealing a severe toll of crimes committed against media crews and press institutions, emphasizing that the ongoing targeting constitutes a systematic policy to black out coverage and suppress the Palestinian narrative.
According to data issued by the Syndicate’s Freedoms Committee, 264 journalists and media workers have been killed since October 7, 2023, through mid-2026. The report documented a cumulative total of 4,127 violations, including severe injuries, arbitrary arrests, direct strikes on journalists' homes and families, as well as the destruction of hundreds of media headquarters and offices.
The report highlighted that the first half of 2026 alone recorded 467 crimes and violations, with coverage bans and the detention of field crews accounting for over 41% of cases, alongside escalating field bans, equipment seizures, and digital censorship.
On the legal front, PJS President Nasser Abu Bakr announced international legal proceedings led by the Syndicate alongside the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). These actions include filing war crimes lawsuits before the High Court of Paris and following up on submissions with the International Criminal Court (ICC), urging the court to expedite investigations to hold perpetrators accountable and end impunity.
73,333 Killed and 174,023 Injured in the Gaza Strip Since the Start of the Aggression
GAZA, July 28, 2026 — Medical sources announced on Tuesday that the toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,333 fatalities and 174,023 injuries since October 7, 2023.
The same sources added that over the past 24 hours, hospitals in the Strip received four victims—including one who succumbed to previous wounds—in addition to 14 injuries.
They noted that the total number of fatalities since the ceasefire took effect on October 11 last year has reached 1,207, with 3,914 injuries and 803 bodies retrieved from under the rubble. They highlighted that a number of victims remain trapped under the debris and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are unable to reach them.
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73,317 Killed and 173,961 Injured in Gaza Strip Since the Start of the Aggression
Gaza, July 25, 2026 — Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today, Saturday, that the casualty toll from the Israeli occupation’s ongoing aggression on the Strip has risen to 73,317 killed and 173,961 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that over the past 24 hours, hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 6 martyrs—including two who succumbed to their injuries—in addition to 37 wounded individuals.
The same sources indicated that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire came into effect on October 11 of last year has risen to 1,191, with injuries reaching 3,853, while 803 bodies have been retrieved.
They clarified that a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are unable to reach them.
73,311 Martyrs and 173,924 Injured in Gaza Strip Since Start of Aggression
GAZA, July 23, 2026 — Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today, Thursday, that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Strip has risen to 73,311 martyrs and 173,924 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that hospitals in the Strip received 3 martyrs and 6 injured individuals over the past 24 hours.
They further clarified that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire on October 11 of last year has risen to 1,185, with injuries reaching 3,816, while 803 bodies have been recovered.
The sources noted that a number of victims remain trapped under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are still unable to reach them.
73,305 Martyrs and 173,918 Injured in the Gaza Strip Since the Start of the Aggression; 12 Martyrs and 12 Injured over the Past 24 Hours
GAZA, July 22, 2026 — Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced on Wednesday that the toll from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Strip has risen to 73,305 martyrs and 173,918 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that hospitals in the Strip received 12 martyrs over the past 24 hours—including one who succumbed to previously sustained injuries—and 12 injured persons.
The same sources noted that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire took effect on October 11 of last year has risen to 1,180, with injuries reaching 3,810, while 802 bodies have been recovered.
They clarified that a number of victims remain trapped under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are still unable to reach them
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73,283 Martyrs and 173,864 Injured in the Gaza Strip Since the Beginning of the Aggression
GAZA, July 20, 2026 — Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today, Monday, that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Strip has risen to 73,283 martyrs and 173,864 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that hospitals in the Strip received 3 martyrs and 22 injuries over the past 24 hours.
The same sources indicated that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire took effect on October 11 of last year has risen to 1,158, and injuries to 3,756, while 802 bodies have been recovered.
They explained that a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are unable to reach them.
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73,269 Martyrs and 173,811 Injured in Gaza Strip Since Start of Aggression
And they added, that the hospitals of the Strip received during the past twenty-four hours 19 martyrs (16 new martyrs, and a martyr succumbing to his wounds, and two martyrs whose bodies were recovered), and 60 injuries.
And the same sources showed that the total of martyrs since the ceasefire on October 11 last year rose to 1,144 and the injuries to 3,703, while 802 bodies were recovered.
And they explained that a number of victims are still under the rubble and in the roads, in light of the inability of the ambulance and rescue crews to reach them.
73,250 Martyrs and 173,751 Injured in Gaza Strip Since Start of Aggression
Gaza, July 16, 2026 – Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today, Thursday, that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Strip has risen to 73,250 martyrs and 173,751 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that hospitals in the Strip received 4 martyrs and 28 injured during the past 24 hours.
The same sources indicated that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire on October 11 last year has risen to 1,127, and injuries to 3,643, while 800 bodies have been recovered.
They further explained that a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are still unable to reach them.
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73,246 Martyrs and 173,727 Injured in the Gaza Strip Since the Start of the Aggression
GAZA, July 15, 2026 – Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today, Wednesday, that the death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,246 martyrs and 173,727 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that over the past 24 hours, hospitals in the Strip received 13 martyrs (including one who succumbed to his wounds) and 18 injuries.
The same sources indicated that the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire took effect on October 11 last year has risen to 1,123, with injuries reaching 3,616, while 800 bodies have been recovered.
They explained that a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the streets, as ambulance and rescue teams are still unable to reach them.
73,231 Martyrs and 173,686 Injured in Gaza Strip Since Start of Aggression
Gaza, July 13, 2026 - Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced today, Sunday, that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli occupation aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,231 martyrs and 173,686 injured since October 7, 2023.
The sources added that hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 8 martyrs and 32 injuries during the past 24 hours.