[CONSOLIDATED] Israel & Palestine Hamas conflict updates [History Discussion and stirring against any religion NOT ALLOWED]

Who’s fault is it that Palestine are suffering/dying now

  • Israel

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what is mk84 bomb? what is main purpose. how much can it penetrate hardened structures

The MK84 bomb is a 2,000-pound (907 kg) general-purpose, high-explosive bomb used by the United States military. It is part of the MK80 series of bombs, which includes various weights and configurations. The MK84 is often used in a variety of bombing operations, including both precision and non-precision strikes.


Main Purpose:​


The MK84 bomb's primary purpose is to provide high-explosive ordnance for use in a variety of mission types, including:


  1. General demolition of structures: It is capable of destroying buildings, military infrastructure, and facilities.
  2. Attacking fortified or hardened targets: Including bunkers, command centers, and other types of military fortifications.
  3. Surface targets: It can be used against vehicles, ships, and other hard targets.

Penetration of Hardened Structures:​


The MK84 is designed to be effective against hardened structures, but its ability to penetrate depends on several factors like the type of target, the depth of the structure, and the nature of the soil or material it is penetrating.


Typically, a 1,000-pound bomb like the MK82, or a larger 2,000-pound MK84, would require a hardened steel-reinforced concrete bunker to be around 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) deep to offer effective resistance. However, the MK84 can penetrate several feet of concrete, especially when using specialized fuses or penetration devices like penetration kits.


Penetration kits, which modify the bomb’s fuse and casing, can increase its effectiveness against deeply buried targets, allowing it to penetrate hardened concrete or steel structures more effectively.


In general, the MK84 can effectively destroy or severely damage targets such as:


  • Concrete bunkers (up to 10 feet deep in some cases).
  • Underground storage facilities or command posts.
  • Other fortified military positions.

The bomb's wide blast radius and high explosive content are key to ensuring that even if full penetration is not achieved, substantial damage is still inflicted on the target.
 
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So far, we haven't heard MFA criticising US and Israel for the lack of compliance with international law.

The US will probably help Israel with the ethnic cleansing of Gaza soon.
 
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