Over 18,000 tons of bombs dropped in the Gaza Strip; Destruction surpasses that of Hiroshima

Since October 7, the Israeli army has dropped approximately 18,000 tons of bombs on the Gaza Strip, equivalent to about 1.5 times the explosive force of the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. Officials in the besieged enclave provided this information.

Salama Marouf, head of the government’s media office, stated that Israeli forces have destroyed 85 government buildings in Gaza. He further mentioned, “In Gaza, Israel has demolished 47 mosques and caused significant damage to three churches.

The attacks have resulted in over 200,000 damaged buildings, with 32,500 of them now uninhabitable. Additionally, 203 schools have sustained major damage, and 45 schools are now completely non-operational. Due to the intensity of the attacks, statistics are not yet complete.”

According to the Geneva Convention, attacks on houses of worship, schools, and other civilian structures are prohibited. Israel has asserted that militants are seeking refuge in or near these buildings.

Marouf also added, “The Israeli army has caused the deaths of thousands of people, including 908 families, in what can only be described as a massacre. In addition, 35 journalists, 124 healthcare workers, and 18 civil defense personnel from emergency rescue teams have lost their lives in the attacks.”