Joe Bullis

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) suggested that Trump’s decision to launch a war against Iran and send 2,000-pound bombs to Israel to flatten Gaza might explain why he failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The U.S.-made Mk 84 is one such bomb. When it detonates, its steel casing shatters into high-speed fragments that can be lethal as far as 360 meters (1,180 feet) away, roughly four football playing fields in length. Gaza is one of the most densely populated places on Earth and Israel routinely used these bombs On refugee camps and schools. Research has identified potential injuries and infrastructure damage extending up to 800 meters, or half a mile, from the explosion. The blast generates a massive shock wave capable of collapsing nearby buildings, crushing vehicles, and throwing people and debris through the air. The pressure ruptures lungs, damages internal organs, causes traumatic brain injuries, and kills people without leaving visible external wounds. Closer to the explosion, victims can suffer traumatic amputations and devastating crush injuries.