People stand at the edge of a crater caused by Israeli bombing in Southern Gaza on December 19, 2023.
People stand at the edge of a crater caused by Israeli bombing in Southern Gaza on December 19, 2023.
  • Israel warned Gazans to head south to safety when the war against Hamas broke out.
  • Israeli forces have since bombed civilian areas in south Gaza, a New York Times investigation found.
  • The Times' report used AI tools to identify satellite images of craters likely caused by bombs.

A New York Times investigation has revealed Israeli military forces have used massive 2,000-pound bombs to attack southern Gaza — the same area Israel assured Gazan civilians would be safe.