civilians

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Israel says 25 of its soldiers and four Israeli civilians have been killed on both sides of the border during the war.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The company justified the move, saying that it wanted to ensure its images were not used "by adversarial actors to target allied and Nato-partner personnel and civilians".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said that "we continue to strike Hezbollah across all dimensions... the security of civilians and the safety of our forces remain paramount", a statement said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Iranians of all types, including civilians, have turned to crypto as a workaround to transfer money from abroad to keep their finances going amid the global sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

No one knows how many civilians died in the war.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly