BREAKING: Israel has dropped a new type of bomb in Gaza.
BREAKING: Israel has dropped a new type of bomb in Gaza. Palestinians claim it’s a “mini nuke,” but analysis suggests it is likely a thermobaric (vacuum) weapon. Thermobaric bombs detonate by dispersing a fuel–air mixture, producing a high-pressure shockwave and intense heat.… pic.twitter.com/o1Pni5jl8G — Defence Index (@Defence_Index) November 4, 2025 - The post debunks viral claims of Israel deploying a "mini nuke" in Gaza by identifying the weapon as a thermobaric bomb, which uses a fuel-air explosive to generate intense heat and overpressure for collapsing tunnels without nuclear radiation or fallout. - Accompanying video captures a low-altitude detonation producing a distinctive mushroom cloud over urban debris, aligning with thermobaric effects observed in prior IDF operations targeting Hamas infrastructure since 2023. - These munitions, effective against fortified positions but criticized for civilian risks due to their vacuum-like blast waves, mirror Russia's ...