Israel used at least two 2,000 pound bombs during an airstrike on Tuesday on Jabaliya, a dense area just north of Gaza City, according to experts and an analysis conducted by The New York Times of satellite images, photos and videos.
Hospital officials said dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds wounded in the strike.
Israel said it was targeting a Hamas commander and fighters, as well as the network of underground tunnels used by Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, to hide weapons and fighters.
Israel’s use of such bombs, the second largest type in its arsenal, is not uncommon, and the size is generally the largest that most militaries use on a regular basis.
The evidence and analysis show that the Israeli military dropped at least two 2,000 pound bombs on the site.
Persons:
Israel
Organizations:
The New York Times, Armament Research Services
Locations:
Jabaliya, Gaza City, Gaza