"US Intelligence Reveals: Nearly Half of Israeli Strikes on Gaza Utilize 'Dumb Bombs'"

An assessment by the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence reveals that almost half of the munitions used by Israel in the ongoing conflict in Gaza have been unguided bombs. This ratio has raised concerns among humanitarian groups and others, as it is believed to contribute to the high civilian death toll. The Biden administration has faced calls to condition military aid to Israel on the reduction of civilian casualties, but has so far rejected these demands. The administration has instead attempted to influence Israel to scale back its military campaign through high-level visits. The use of unguided bombs has been criticized for its indiscriminate nature, particularly in densely populated areas.