One in ten bombs dropped on Gaza Strip failed to explode – Middle East Monitor

Recent UN data indicates that one in ten bombs dropped by Israeli forces on Gaza since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, has failed to detonate, posing ongoing dangers to civilians, particularly as some families return to devastated areas. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reports that these unexploded munitions have already resulted in at least 23 deaths and 162 injuries, primarily among civilians, while humanitarian efforts to remove these threats are hindered by Israeli authorities restricting access for specialized teams and equipment. Experts warn that failing to address this unexploded ordnance will lead to more casualties, complicate reconstruction, and worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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