The Israeli military was responsible for more than half of all global civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 2025, according to a new report warning of a growing "normalization" of civilian harm in global conflicts.
The report by the Explosive Weapons Monitor released on Wednesday said over 22,600 civilians were killed by explosive weapons in 65 countries last year.
The toll is a 21% decrease from 2024, due largely to cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon, said the monitor, which researches explosive weapon use and harms in populated areas for the International Network on Explosive Weapons – made up of nearly 50 NGOs.
"Civilian harm remained severe, with 56% of all recorded civilian deaths attributed to Israeli armed forces," the report said.
Palestinian territories account for most aid-related explosive incidents
