Reporters Without Borders removes Gazan terror operatives from its official media casualty database
Given the importance that it has played as a source of information, HonestReporting called on RSF to publicly explain why it has altered its records and withdrawn ICC complaints featuring terrorists.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has been accused of removing at least two terror operatives from its official media casualty database following their deaths in the Israel-Hamas War. The revelation was made by HonestReporting on Wednesday and subsequently verified by The Jerusalem Post. Initially, RSF listed 68 slain Gazan journalists on their Barometer, but by August 4, the count had decreased to 67.
The missing name was that of Hamas terrorist Mohammad Jarghoun, who was killed on July 1 and had been added to the Barometer earlier that same day. By June 11, RSF had also removed Jarghoun's name from a list of journalists "killed in connection with their work." The organization claims to maintain a rigorous methodology for data collection and fact-checking, despite challenges due to limited access to the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.
According to a preliminary audit by HonestReporting, 26.86% of the remaining 67 journalists in RSF's database have ties to terrorism. RSF holds considerable influence over international reporting, with their name appearing in 40 articles published by major Western news outlets between May 2025 and August 4, 2025. HonestReporting called on RSF to publicly explain its actions and withdraw any complaints against terrorists.
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