In the early hours of Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Tayba II Tower in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood.
Officials say the 12-story building, claimed to house Hamas intelligence-gathering equipment, was destroyed after residents received less than an hour to evacuate. The evacuation notice was issued in Arabic on X by military spokesperson Avichay Adraee.
Aim on Hamas Leadership
Following an earlier operation in Qatar called 'Fire Summit' that sought to eliminate senior Hamas figures, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz reaffirmed that there is 'no place' for Hamas to hide. He stressed that unless the group meets Israel’s conditions—hostage releases and disarmament—'Gaza will be destroyed.'
Aftermath in Gaza
This strike is part of a wider pattern of attacks on high-rise buildings in Gaza, many sheltering displaced families. Gaza health authorities report over 64,000 fatalities and widespread destruction that has pushed residents toward famine.
Global Reactions and Risks
- Qatar has suspended ceasefire talks and reserves the right to retaliate.
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to push sanctions on extremist Israeli ministers.
- Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned that stronger EU measures could empower Hamas.
As the conflict deepens, international observers say the path to peace looks increasingly uncertain. For a globally connected audience, the shifting dynamics underscore how regional actions reverberate worldwide.
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