Posted 12/22/2023, 11:42:00 AM
Israel's Use of Large Bombs in Gaza Raises Concerns Over Civilian Safety
- Israel used destructive 2,000-pound bombs in Gaza, including in areas it designated as safe zones for civilians to evacuate to
- An AI analysis by the Times found evidence of over 200 likely 2,000-pound bomb craters in the "safe" southern Gaza area
- Hamas militants intentionally use civilian areas to position weapons and fighters
- Israel claims it takes measures to avoid civilian casualties but has a higher tolerance than the US military
- The US has continued supplying Israel with weapons, including over 5,000 more 2,000-pound bombs during the recent conflict