The New York Times reported that Washington has sent more than 5,000 MK-84 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds to Israel since last October.

The newspaper explained - quoting sources - that the Pentagon increased shipments to Israel of small bombs “more suitable for urban areas such as Gaza,” and that Israel used one of its most destructive bombs several times in areas it declared safe for civilians in the Strip, noting that the bombs that Israel used No army has ever used it in civilian areas.