The large size of the two craters left in the aftermath of the attack suggest that Israel used the powerful bombs, according to experts and a New York Times analysis.
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Fearing Airstrikes, Gaza School Shelters Try to Bar Hamas and Others
Residents, already forced to flee their homes by intense bombardment, want to avoid becoming a target for Israeli forces hunting Hamas.
Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows
Russia appears to be trying to cut off Ukrainian soldiers around the strategic city of Pokrovsk, a focal point of the war in recent months.
West Bank Residents Survey Destruction as Israeli Forces Withdraw
A 10-day raid by Israeli troops into the occupied territory has been one of the most devastating in years, with at least 39 people killed, according to Palestinian officials.
U.N. Panel Calls for International Force in Sudan to Protect Civilians
The country’s brutal civil war has led to the killing, rape and torture of civilians, including children, as it threatens to destabilize neighboring countries.
Israeli Military Withdraws From Jenin After 10-Day Raid
The operation killed 21 people, including children, and caused widespread destruction of streets, homes and businesses, according to Palestinian news media and residents.
Boko Haram Kills at Least 170 Villagers in Nigeria Attack
Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.
Venezuelan and Proxy Forces Linked to at Least 6 Protester Deaths, Rights Group Says
A Human Rights Watch report marks the first effort by a major international organization to verify some of the two-dozen reported deaths in protests since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election.
Timeline: Ukraine-Russia War’s Deadliest Attacks
At least 11,520 civilians had been killed in the war, according to a United Nations report in July, which said the true tally may be higher.
UK Suspends Some Arms Sales to Israel
Britain’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, said there was a “clear risk” some weapons might be used to commit “a serious violation of international humanitarian law.”