Israel has previously used the same bomb in Gaza despite warnings that it can result in widespread fatalities in civilian areas.
The MK-84 is a 2,000-pound general-purpose bomb notorious for its destructive power. / Photo: Reuters Archive
The attack targeted a tent camp in Al Mawasi, a designated “humanitarian zone” for displaced civilians early Tuesday morning.The pressure wave is so powerful that it can bring down buildings and cause fatal injuries within a 350-meter radius. The blast can rupture lungs, tear limbs apart, and burst sinus cavities, according to the
In 2021, during an 11-day offensive in Gaza, remnants of MK-84 bombs were found at the sites of many of the 2,750 airstrikes carried out by Israeli forces, according to the Gaza Interior Ministry’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.
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