Israeli Forces Evacuate Palestinians as Gaza City Building Destroyed

Israeli military officials issued evacuation orders on Saturday urging Palestinians to flee south, shortly before warplanes obliterated a second Gaza City high-rise building in as many days.

Evacuation Orders Issued

The warning was sent out to residents of a 15-story residential tower and adjacent encampments on social media at 1 p.m. local time. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on X that the Defense Army would attack the building due to the presence of Hamas terrorist infrastructure inside or near it.

About 40 minutes later, the operation was complete and Defense Minister Israel Katz later posted a video of the building toppling in seconds with the words: “We continue.”

Continued Destruction

Katz shared a similar video on Friday of another Hamas-suspected high-rise in Gaza City collapsing to the ground with the caption: “We’re starting.”

Humanitarian Concerns

The Israeli Defense Forces claimed Hamas had installed surveillance equipment in the building blasted on Saturday to collect intelligence about its movements and had planted explosive devices nearby to target the Israeli military. Palestinians, however, claimed it had been used to shelter citizens displaced by the ongoing war.

As tensions escalate, Palestinians continue to flee Gaza City, with estimates varying on the number who have evacuated. President Trump has stated that the US is in negotiations with Hamas to free the remaining Israeli hostages, with concerns about the wellbeing of the captives.

Call for Action

Anat Angrest, the mother of hostage Matan Angrest, expressed immediate concern for her son’s life and called for action to protest outside the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The situation remains volatile as the conflict in the region shows no signs of abating.

With Post wires