Israel hit 'safe' areas with 2000-pound bombs: Report

Israel routinely used 2,000-pound bombs in designated safe areas for civilians during the first six weeks of the war in Gaza. The investigation identified 208 bomb craters in south Gaza, posing a pervasive threat to civilians seeking safety. The Israeli military prioritizes destroying Hamas and takes precautions to reduce civilian harm. The US increased shipments of smaller bombs to Israel for urban environments, but also sent over 5,000 MK-84 munitions, a type of 2,000-pound bomb.