Israel used massive bombs in the Oct 31 Jabalia massacre, Wall Street Journal investigation reveals
Washington DC (Quds News Network) – A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal has uncovered the use of two of the Israeli military’s largest bombs from its arsenal in the Jabalia refugee camp massacre in northern Gaza on October 31 of this year.
The report highlights that the airstrike resulted in one of the deadliest massacres in Gaza, claiming the lives of at least 120 innocent civilians and the complete destruction of an entire residential block.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the decision to bomb a densely populated neighborhood in Jabalia, aiming to target a Hamas commander, reveals Israel’s willingness to use excessive force against the Hamas leadership, even at the cost of causing significant civilian casualties.
The investigation reveals a series of errors committed by the Israeli forces based on incomplete information, leading to the loss of many lives. The report notes that Israel did not send warning messages to civilians about the impending attack, fearing that it might alert resistance members and prompt them to leave the area. Additionally, the Israeli military opted to use two of its largest bombs instead of smaller ones.
Adel Haq, an expert in international law applications in conflict zones from Rutgers University, commented on the findings, stating, “Nothing Israel said suggests it achieved more military benefits than modest accomplishments. The October 31st attack on Jabalia is extreme in terms of expected harm to civilians, and to justify significant civilian harm, you would expect some change in the rules of the game that leaves an impact on the course of the war by conducting an attack of this kind.”
The revelations from the investigation raise concerns about the tactics employed by the Israeli military during the ongoing genocide campaign in Gaza, especially when it comes to the potential impact on the civilian population.
