Reports have emerged alleging that Israel has used highly destructive thermobaric bombs in its military operations in Gaza, raising serious humanitarian and legal concerns.
According to Gulf media outlets, the alleged use of thermobaric weapons has resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 Palestinians, with claims that victims were incinerated by extreme heat generated during the strikes.
News agencies citing weapons experts say thermobaric bombs can produce temperatures of up to 3,500 degrees Celsius, creating intense blast pressure and heat capable of instantly reducing human bodies to ash and causing the complete destruction of buildings.
Military analysts describe thermobaric weapons as among the most lethal conventional bombs due to their wide-area impact and oxygen-depleting explosion, which can be particularly devastating in densely populated urban environments.
Several experts quoted by regional media have characterised the alleged deployment of such weapons as a potential war crime, arguing that their use in civilian areas would violate international humanitarian law.
The reports further claim that the weapons were supplied to Israel by the United States and European countries, though no official confirmation has been issued by Israel or its allies regarding the use or transfer of thermobaric munitions.
Israeli authorities have not publicly responded to the specific allegations, while international human rights organisations have repeatedly called for independent investigations into the conduct of hostilities in Gaza.
The claims come amid growing global scrutiny of the Gaza conflict and renewed calls for accountability, transparency and adherence to international laws governing warfare.
