The Explosive Weapons Monitor released its annual report for 2025, including shocking data on casualties from bombing and military operations around the world. Human rights sources reported that the report documented the killing and injury of over 22,600 civilians as a result of the use of explosive weapons in 65 countries, reflecting a dangerous escalation in the intensity of armed conflicts and their impact on defenseless populations.
The report heavily highlighted the Israeli army's role in this toll, attributing 56% of all recorded civilian deaths globally from explosives solely to it. The Monitor explained that the vast majority of these victims fell during the ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip, which has seen extensive use of destructive force in densely populated areas since late 2023.
In a related context, the report observed a massive increase in the use of drones to target displaced persons' camps in the Gaza Strip and cities in the occupied West Bank, with these attacks increasing fivefold between 2024 and 2025. The data confirmed that official government forces were largely responsible for the humanitarian tragedies, accounting for 85% of all explosive-related incidents in conflict zones.
Statistics also revealed a dangerous trend in targeting educational and relief facilities, with attacks on schools and universities increasing by over 60% compared to the previous year. Humanitarian operations were not spared from this escalation, as the report recorded a 50% increase in attacks on relief teams, hindering the delivery of essential aid to those affected in conflict areas.
The Monitor concluded in its report that these figures represent only what has been directly documented, suggesting that the actual number of victims is likely much higher than reported. It noted that indirect effects, such as the destruction of infrastructure, basic services, and hospitals, lead to additional deaths that are not usually included in immediate statistics of direct bombing casualties.
More than half of global deaths from explosive weapons were attributed to the Israeli army, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
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International Report: Israeli Army Responsible for Half of Global Explosive Weapon Deaths in 2025