In a move sparking global debate, Israel has taken delivery of U.S.-made MK-84 bombs following former President Donald Trump’s decision to lift an export freeze imposed during the Biden administration. The 2,000-pound unguided munitions – nicknamed ‘city-busters’ for their ability to blast through concrete and metal – arrived late Saturday despite an ongoing Gaza ceasefire.
‘Peace through strength’: Trump defended the move, claiming it deters aggression, while Palestinian groups called it ‘reckless escalation.’ Analysts say the MK-84’s wide blast radius risks higher civilian casualties in densely populated areas like Gaza.
What’s next? With regional tensions simmering 💥, this delivery could test fragile diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, TikTok activists are already memeing the bombs with captions like ‘When geopolitics hits different.’ Stay tuned for updates.
