Israel ranks 88th in World Press Freedom index, U.S. ranked as 48th
The data shows that journalists worldwide are seeing increased fear and violence in their line of work as the media freedom continues to decline.
A demonstrator holds picture of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest in front of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, October 5, 2018(photo credit: OSMAN ORSAL/REUTERS)