During Israel's 12-day military operation targeting Iranian drones, Israeli Air Force pilots reportedly dropped leftover munitions on the Gaza Strip after completing their missions. According to reports from Israeli outlet Maariv and other sources, pilots who intercepted Iranian drones and missiles had surplus ammunition, which they requested permission to release over Gaza. This practice, initially a pilot-led initiative, was quickly approved and expanded. Over 4,000 airstrikes have been conducted in Gaza, resulting in more than 1,000 civilian deaths. The leftover munitions were dropped not as part of a strategic military objective but to avoid wasting resources such as fuel and ammunition. The reports characterize Gaza as being used as a dumping ground for unused bombs during the Iran conflict. These developments have been reported by multiple sources, including Maariv, The Telegraph, PressTV, and Fars News Agency.