An Al Jazeera investigation published February 10, 2026, alleges Israel deployed US-supplied thermal weapons in Gaza, burning at 3500°C and causing 2,842 Palestinians to "evaporate" without trace since hostilities intensified. The report claims these munitions, capable of vaporizing human remains entirely, were used in densely populated areas, leaving no identifiable bodies for families or burial—exacerbating Gaza's humanitarian crisis where over 72,000 have died per local health authorities.
Eyewitnesses and video evidence cited show white-hot blasts reducing structures and people to ash instantly, with first responders finding only molten debris. The weapons reportedly include enhanced thermobaric or incendiary rounds, violating international laws against indiscriminate fire in civilian zones per rights groups. Israel has not commented directly on this specific claim, though past denials of white phosphorus use (verified in 2023 by Amnesty and HRW) persist amid ongoing probes. Gaza medics report thousands unaccounted for, fueling accusations of war crimes. UN experts called for investigation, noting such tech's rarity outside US stockpiles. Families mourn "ghost victims" as rubble yields no DNA for identification.
