Report says Israeli military responsible for majority of explosive weapon deaths in 2025

Report says Israeli military responsible for majority of explosive weapon deaths in 2025 More than half of all civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, according to a new report by the Explosive Weapons Monitor. The report found that of the 22,600 civilian deaths recorded globally from explosive weapons this year, 56 percent were linked to Israeli military attacks. It also said the use of explosive weapons in attacks affecting humanitarian aid rose by 52 percent in 2025, with around 90 percent of all such incidents recorded in Palestinian territory.