Originally Posted by
The Bedlington Terrier
I stated to research the carnage imposed on Gaza, by the IDF and that madman Netanyahu. In a disproportionate reprisal against the happenings of October 7th 2023 the bomb loads of the IDF Air force on Gaza have surpassed WWII European totals (Dresden, Hamburg, London. The ensuing Humanitarian Catastrophe is hard to put into words.
The scale of explosive ordnance has translated into unprecedented destruction:
Building and Infrastructure Damage: By the first quarter of 2024, satellite analysis confirmed at least 69% of all Gaza buildings had been damaged or destroyed, rising to 80% in northern regions such as Gaza City and Jabalia. This encompasses hospitals, schools, water and power facilities, and entire neighborhoods20.
Casualties: By April 2025, reported fatalities exceeded 46,000, including almost 18,000 children, and at least 110,000 injured, with thousands more still missing under the rubble. The Lancet and Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor studies estimate the real numbers may be higher due to inaccessible collapsed structures and delays in rescue and reporting2426.
Widespread Displacement: Over 1.9 million Palestinians, or 80% of Gaza's population, have been internally displaced according to the UN and Al Jazeera's latest tally, with many living in temporary, unsafe shelters or tent cities.
3. Historical Comparisons
Multiply sourced evidence places the bombing of Gaza in a unique historical context:
World War II Comparisons: The total tonnage of bombs dropped on Gaza now exceeds the combined bomb tonnage used against the cities of Dresden, Hamburg, and London in WWII. For reference, the Allies dropped approximately 3,900 tonnes on Dresden, 9,000 tonnes on Hamburg, and 19,000 tonnes on London during the Blitz—totalling roughly 32,000 tonnes. By contrast, Gaza has seen over 70,000 tonnes dropped in less than a year, in a territory smaller than Philadelphia13.
Nuclear Yield Equivalency: The Hiroshima atomic bombs equivalent yield was approximately 12–15,000 tonnes of TNT. Human rights organizations and independent academics have noted the explosive yield dropped on Gaza is now equivalent to 4–6 times that of Hiroshima13.
Intensity and Saturation: When adjusting for area and population, the daily and per capita/explosives per square kilometre figures for Gaza are exponentially higher than even the most intense campaigns of modern history, including the U.S. campaign in Vietnam and the bombing of Laos and Cambodia.
It’s impossible for me to carry with this research, my blood pressure has gone way beyond safe, but please mon ami, carry on with your denial and deflection techniques. It’s what all supporters of Israel do.