The accusation is very serious, but it is made by the two true institutions of American journalism: the New York Times and CNN. And they do this through the analysis of satellite images and the use of artificial intelligence tools.
Israel used some of its most devastating bombs in an area declared “safe” for Palestinian civilians, according to the New York Times. The investigation focuses specifically on the launch of the 900-kilogram (2,000 lb) MK-84 bombs, which are among the most destructive bombs in Western military arsenals. These bombs appear to have been dropped on an area in the southern Gaza Strip where the Israeli army had ordered civilians to flee to safety.
The investigation was carried out by examining bomb craters captured via satellite images. The same images were then processed by artificial intelligence software to help clarify the type of explosive used.
CNN, which conducted a similar investigation, reports that the number of craters attributable to the use of these bombs could be as high as 500, and that the explosion of these bombs would be four times heavier than those used against ISIS in Mosul in 2017.
In this regard, Marc Garlasco, a former American defense analyst and former UN war crimes investigator, told CNN that similar bombings “haven’t been seen since Vietnam.”
American-made bombs can actually cause deaths and injuries in an area 365 meters away from the explosion point. According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States has sent more than 5,000 MK-84 bombs to Israeli forces since October.
The Israeli army’s response to the accusations was succinct. “In response to Hamas’ barbaric attacks, the IDF seeks to eliminate Hamas’ military and administrative capabilities. In stark contrast to Hamas’ deliberate attacks on Israeli men, women, and children, the IDF follows international law and takes practicable measures to reduce harm to civilians.” The Israeli Armed Forces said the following in response to CNN’s inquiry.
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