Israel used weapons in Gaza that made thousands of Palestinians evaporate
Summary
An investigation by Al Jazeera Arabic reports that many Palestinians in Gaza vanished after airstrikes due to the use of thermal and thermobaric weapons. These weapons can turn human bodies into ash because they create extremely high temperatures. The investigation links the use of these weapons to specific types of U.S.-made bombs.Key Facts
- On August 10, 2024, an investigation reported many Palestinians have vanished in Gaza without bodily remains.
- Israeli weapons used in Gaza are said to cause people to "evaporate," leaving behind only traces like blood or small flesh fragments.
- Thermal and thermobaric weapons can produce heat over 3,500 degrees Celsius (6,332F).
- These bombs use a mix of chemicals to create fireballs and vacuums, destroying all matter in their wake.
- The MK-84 bomb, containing a mix of TNT and aluminum, is one type linked to this phenomenon.
- The BLU-109 can penetrate structures before exploding, creating intense heat and pressure.
- The GBU-39 bomb targets interiors while keeping building structures intact, incinerating soft tissue with heat and pressure.
- Witnesses found only fragments or traces of victims, not complete bodies, at bombing sites.
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