Posted 12/22/2023, 5:41:00 PM
Israel Conducted Airstrikes in Gaza, Raising Concerns Over Civilian Safety
- New York Times investigation used AI to analyze satellite images showing 1,600 potential bomb craters in southern Gaza, an area Israel told civilians would be safe
- Times reporters manually reviewed the AI matches, confirming at least 200 strikes by devastating 2,000-lb bombs
- Blast pressure from 2,000-lb bombs can kill people 100 ft away; shrapnel reaches 1,200 ft - posing risk to Gaza civilians
- Israel defends strikes, says Hamas uses human shields, but allies like Biden administration and UK questioning methods and pushing for more protection of Gazan civilians
- Poll shows attack causing division among Biden's base, with young voters considering supporting Trump due to response on strikes