The Israeli military on Tuesday morning called for a full evacuation of Gaza City, warning residents to leave ahead of an expanded operation in the northern part of the territory. It marks the first such directive for a complete evacuation of the city in the current round of fighting.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the demolition of 30 high-rise buildings in Gaza, alleging they were being used by Hamas for military purposes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel intends to destroy at least 50 “towers of terror” that he claimed serve as Hamas strongholds.
The evacuation order signals an escalation in Israel’s campaign, as heavy bombardments and ground operations continue across Gaza amid mounting international concern over civilian casualties and displacement.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the demolition of 30 high-rise buildings in Gaza, alleging they were being used by Hamas for military purposes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel intends to destroy at least 50 “towers of terror” that he claimed serve as Hamas strongholds.
The evacuation order signals an escalation in Israel’s campaign, as heavy bombardments and ground operations continue across Gaza amid mounting international concern over civilian casualties and displacement.
