Israeli Military Uses U.S.-Made Bomb in Deadly Strike on Rafah, Gaza: Experts Identify Fragments and Call for Investigation

Rafah, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
At least 45 people were killed and many more injured in the attack.
Experts identified the fragments of the bomb near the site of the strike.
Israeli military used a U.S.-made precision bomb, specifically a GBU-39, in a deadly strike on Rafah in Gaza on May 29, 2024.
The Israeli military claimed it was a targeted strike against two Hamas militants, but human rights organizations have called for an investigation.
Israeli Military Uses U.S.-Made Bomb in Deadly Strike on Rafah, Gaza: Experts Identify Fragments and Call for Investigation

Experts have identified that Israeli military used a U.S.-made precision bomb, specifically a GBU-39, in a deadly strike on Rafah in Gaza on May 29, 2024. The attack resulted in the death of at least 45 people and injured many more. The fragments of the bomb were found near the site of the strike and identified through analysis by weapons experts.

The U.S.-made bomb was one of over 1,000 precision-guided munitions supplied to Israel in 2023, including on the day of the deadly strike on a convoy of aid workers. The Israeli military claimed that the attack was a targeted strike against two Hamas militants and that the subsequent fire was unintended.

The use of U.S.-made bombs in such attacks has raised concerns among human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, who have called for an investigation into the incident. The United States has yet to comment on the matter.

Meanwhile, Palestinians continue to suffer from the ongoing conflict and displacement. Rafah, a city in southern Gaza Strip, has been under attack by Israeli military forces since May 2024. The attacks have forced hundreds of critically ill and injured patients to remain trapped in Gaza due to the closure of the Rafah crossing for over three weeks.

The World Food Programme and other humanitarian organizations have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Rafah, as Israeli military action has made it difficult for ambulances to move or reach patients. There have also been reports of Israeli quadcopters targeting ambulances and the forced closure of healthcare facilities due to a lack of fuel.

The situation in Rafah is chaotic, with people unsure where to move and terrified of going somewhere else that will get bombed. The international community has called for an end to the violence and for respect for human rights.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there were any civilians present at the site of the strike when it occurred.
  • The Israeli military's claim that the attack was a targeted strike against two Hamas militants has not been independently verified.

Sources

97%

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U.S.-made bomb used in Israeli strike on Rafah that killed dozens, munitions experts say

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Haley Ott Thursday, 30 May 2024 01:19
  • Unique Points
    • Experts identified a U.S.-made GBU-39 bomb as being used in the Israeli strike on Rafah.
    • Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the Israeli strike and subsequent fires.
    • The bomb remnants were identified through analysis of shrapnel gathered at the scene, which contained English words and distinct actuator assembly.
  • Accuracy
    • Israeli military used a U.S.-made precision bomb in a strike that killed at least 45 people in Rafah, Gaza
    • At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured when Israeli army fired missiles at a tent encampment in Rafah.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: ‘Rafah is on fire’

Al Jazeera Media Network Joseph Stepansky, Thursday, 30 May 2024 01:20
  • Unique Points
    • World Food Programme demands an immediate ceasefire in Rafah, Gaza.
    • Israel's attacks on Rafah city have cut off the population from desperately needed aid.
  • Accuracy
    • Israeli military used a U.S.-made precision bomb in a strike that killed at least 45 people in Rafah, Gaza
    • An Israeli strike set fire to a displaced persons camp in Rafah, killing an estimated 45 Palestinians and wounding another 200.
    • At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured when Israeli army fired missiles at a tent encampment in Rafah.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Experts say Israel used U.S.-made bomb in deadly Rafah strike

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Cate Brown, Wednesday, 29 May 2024 23:08
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli military used a U.S.-made precision bomb in a strike that killed at least 45 people in Rafah, Gaza
    • Four weapons experts identified fragments of an SDB GBU-39 bomb near the site of the strike
    • United States supplied Israel with over 1,000 precision guided bombs in 2023, including on the day of a deadly strike on a convoy of aid workers
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains several statements made by experts and officials that are reported accurately without any logical fallacies. However, there is an instance of an appeal to authority when the authors quote N.R. Jenzen-Jones stating that 'with any targeted strike – and especially any strike being conducted in close proximity to civilians – a robust collateral damage estimation procedure is required.' This statement implies that such a procedure is always necessary, but it does not provide any reasoning or evidence to support this claim.
    • 'with any targeted strike – and especially any strike being conducted in close proximity to civilians – a robust collateral damage estimation procedure is required.',
  • Bias (95%)
    The authors use language that depicts the Israeli strike as horrific and tragic, without providing any context or justification for the actions taken by Israel. They also quote a Palestinian journalist describing the aftermath of the strike in graphic detail, further emphasizing the human cost of the conflict. The authors do not provide any counter-perspective or analysis from Israeli officials to balance out their reporting.
    • Sadeq held a girl’s brain in one hand and a bag full of body parts in the other.
      • The smell of death was everywhere.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      97%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      What is ‘All eyes on Rafah’? The image going viral on social media

      The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Rachel Scully Wednesday, 29 May 2024 22:42
      • Unique Points
        • Millions of social media users, including celebrities, have shared an image with the slogan ‘All eyes on Rafah’ to raise awareness for the ongoing conflict in Rafah, Gaza Strip.
        • An Israeli strike set fire to a displaced persons camp in Rafah, killing an estimated 45 Palestinians and wounding another 200.
        • The phrase ‘All eyes on Rafah’ was first used by Richard Peeperkorn, director of the World Health Organization’s Office of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, during a press briefing from Rafah in February.
        • Celebrities such as Gigi and Bella Hadid, Aaron Paul, Mark Ruffalo, Jenna Ortega, Nicola Coughlan, Susan Sarandon, and Priyanka Chopra have reposted the image.
      • Accuracy
        • Israeli troops are progressing through the heavily populated city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
        • At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured when Israeli army fired missiles at a tent encampment in Rafah.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      95%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      My family has fled Rafah for yet another ‘safe’ area. By now we know there is no such thing | Mohammed Al Khatib

      theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Mohammed Al Wednesday, 29 May 2024 10:34
      • Unique Points
        • Rafah was designated as a ‘humanitarian safe zone’ but was invaded by Israeli military.
        • At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured when Israeli army fired missiles at a tent encampment in Rafah.
        • Two medical staff were killed by an Israeli tank at the Kuwaiti hospital in Rafah, which has now been forced out of service.
        • Field hospitals in western Rafah have also been forced to close.
        • Israeli military action has made it difficult for ambulances to move or reach patients and there have been reports of Israeli quadcopters targeting ambulances.
        • There is only one functioning hospital in northern Gaza, which could shut down any day due to a lack of fuel.
        • Hundreds of critically ill and injured patients who need medical treatment outside are trapped in Gaza due to the closure of the Rafah crossing for more than three weeks.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (80%)
        The author uses an appeal to emotion when describing the situation in Rafah and the impact on civilians. He also uses a hasty generalization when stating that 'No one is safe from attack.' However, he does not provide any specific examples or evidence to support this claim.
        • ][The Israeli army fired missiles at a tent encampment in a “safe zone” of west Rafah, killing at least 45 Palestinians and injuring dozens more.][
        • On Tuesday, more Israeli army airstrikes reportedly killed 21 displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, another so-called safe zone.
        • Think for a minute about what it means to have to quickly evacuate a hospital. You must shut down services and there is chaos as often the hospitals are under siege or bombardment, with floods of people desperate to get medical care, support their loved ones or find shelter. You have to move patients who are critically ill, often without an ambulance, and then they are put at risk of attacks by snipers, drones or airstrikes.
        • As a result, more people are killed.
      • Bias (95%)
        The author expresses a clear bias against Israel by describing the Israeli military's actions as an 'invasion', 'military offensive', and 'indiscriminate military bombardment'. The author also uses loaded language to describe the Israeli army's actions as 'shocking and abhorrent', and describes the deaths of Palestinians as 'burned and dismembered bodies'. The author also implies that Israel is intentionally targeting civilians by stating that 'No one is safe from attack.'
        • Israel's military offensive in Rafah
          • No one is safe from attack.
            • shocking and abhorrent images showing burned and dismembered bodies
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication