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Al Jazeera: Israel's Use of Thermobaric Weapons in Gaza Raises War Crime Concerns

2/11/2026

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An Al Jazeera investigation reveals Israel used thermal and thermobaric weapons in Gaza, vaporizing thousands of bodies.
The weapons generate extreme heat often exceeding 3,500 degrees Celsius.
Civil defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal notes families report missing individuals, and unfound bodies are evaporated.
Legal experts say such weapons may constitute a war crime, implicating Israel and Western suppliers, as violence continues with over 72,037 reported deaths.

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An Al Jazeera investigation reveals Israel used thermal and thermobaric weapons in Gaza, vaporizing thousands of bodies.
The weapons generate extreme heat often exceeding 3,500 degrees Celsius.
Civil defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal notes families report missing individuals, and unfound bodies are evaporated.
Legal experts say such weapons may constitute a war crime, implicating Israel and Western suppliers, as violence continues with over 72,037 reported deaths.