Civilian Deaths Reach a High

TDT | Manama

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A new report by the Explosive Weapons Monitor found that more than half of all civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 2025 were linked to Israeli military attacks.

According to the report, 22,600 civilian deaths were recorded globally from explosive weapons this year, with 56 per cent attributed to Israeli military operations.

The monitor also reported a 52 per cent increase in explosive weapon attacks affecting humanitarian aid efforts, with nearly 90 per cent of such incidents recorded in the Palestinian territories.

The report identified Iran, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Myanmar, Ukraine and Sudan among the hardest-hit regions. It added that state armed forces were responsible for 85 per cent of incidents that caused civilian harm or damage.

The findings also highlighted a growing threat to civilian infrastructure and essential services in conflict zones.