Israel's Use of 'Dumb Bombs' in Gaza Raises Concerns over Civilian Casualties

Reports indicate that 40-45% of Israel's air strikes in Gaza have used unguided or "dumb" bombs instead of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) or "smart" bombs. While smart bombs are more accurate and efficient, Israel's use of dumb bombs may be due to the specific conditions in Gaza, where dive-bombing tactics can be effective. However, the lower accuracy of dumb bombs and their wide-area effect may contribute to the high civilian death toll. PGMs are in short supply, which could explain Israel's reliance on dumb bombs. The intense air campaign in Gaza has resulted in significant damage to buildings and displacement of people.