ALWAGHT- A study reveals that 61,353 civilians were killed or injured in 2024, reflecting a 67% rise from the previous year.
An annual study by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) reported that civilian casualties from bombing and explosive violence reached their highest global levels in over a decade in 2024. The surge was primarily attributed to the intense bombings in Gaza and Lebanon. AOAV recorded 61,353 civilian deaths and injuries, marking a 67% increase compared to 2023 and the highest toll since the group began its surveys in 2010.
Israeli attacks accounted for 55% of all civilian casualties in 2024, making them the leading cause of such violence. Conflicts in Sudan and Myanmar also significantly impacted civilian tolls, collectively responsible for 8% of the deaths and injuries. These findings underscore the devastating effects of large-scale wars and the disproportionate harm inflicted on civilians.
The study revealed a 51% rise in civilian deaths and an 81% increase in injuries, alongside a 26% rise in high-casualty incidents. The AOAV noted that its statistics are based on English-language reporting, which likely underestimates the true scale of civilian harm due to language and media coverage limitations. This data highlights the growing severity of modern conflicts and the challenges of accurately documenting their impact.
A related report from Airwars detailed the extraordinary civilian toll of Israel’s military actions in Gaza in late 2023, labeling it the most destructive conflict of the 21st century. In just 25 days, over 5,100 civilians were killed, including 1,900 children, with Palestinian families suffering devastating losses in residential bombings. Airwars emphasized that these figures far exceeded any comparable conflict in recent history, shedding light on the dire consequences of modern warfare on vulnerable populations.
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