Over half of civilian deaths from explosive weapons attributed to Israeli military in 2025: monitor
PARIS: More than half of civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, according to a new Explosive Weapons Monitor report, which warned of a growing “normalization” of civilian harm in global conflicts.
The report released on Wednesday said over 22,600 civilians were killed by explosive weapons in 65 countries last year.
The toll is a 21 percent decrease from 2024, due largely to ceasefires 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 percent of all recorded civilian deaths attributed to Israeli armed forces,” the report said.
