https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/bc5d517f-36c9-48ce-9edf-2a3fc2302b29 Palestinians in Gaza say Israel has dropped a new kind of bomb, describing it as a “mini nuke.” Military analysts believe it was likely a thermobaric, or “vacuum,” weapon, a high-intensity explosive that uses oxygen from the air to create a massive fireball and shockwave. The blast can flatten buildings and cause devastation similar to a small nuclear detonation, but without radiation. Israel has not commented on the reports, and the exact type of munition used remains unconfirmed. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:48:46 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/bc5d517f-36c9-48ce-9edf-2a3fc2302b29 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.