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civilian casualties

NOUN
collateral damage


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Centcom is reviewing 15 additional incidents during the campaign against the Houthis that could have resulted in civilian casualties, the assessment said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

The resulting civilian casualties led the United Nations to condemn both sides last week.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

A senior Lebanese government official told the BBC that it was relying on US mediation efforts to pressure Israel to end its own violations and prevent further civilian casualties.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

What is clear is the scale of civilian casualties.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

Reports of civilian casualties from U.S. operations also muddy the death tolls, especially in Somalia and Yemen.

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026


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