In a recent analysis of satellite images, it has been revealed that Israel has been conducting a barrage of strikes on the Gaza Strip using 2,000-pound bombs, four times larger than the ones used by the US to target ISIS in Mosul, Iraq. These bombs have a devastating impact, causing craters that can span an area equal to 75 football fields. This level of bombardment has not been seen in Gaza since the Vietnam War, according to a former US defense official and UN war crimes investigator.
Israeli officials have justified the heavy munitions as necessary to eliminate Hamas, which is known to take refuge in residential areas. However, the extent of the bombardment raises questions about the Israeli officials' claims of taking measures to reduce civilian casualties. Despite assertions that they are trying to limit innocent lives lost and choosing specific munitions to minimize unnecessary damage, the analysis of ground scenes in Gaza reveals the serious consequences of these strikes.
