Summary
Israel's military has bombed several high-rise buildings in Gaza City after ordering residents to evacuate. The bombings occurred amid ongoing conflict, and Israel claims the buildings were used by Hamas for military purposes. Gaza's government rejects these claims and reports significant destruction and casualties.
Key Facts
- The Israeli army bombed the 15-storey Soussi Tower in Gaza City.
- The building was near a UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- Israel claims the targeted buildings were used by Hamas for intelligence activities.
- Gaza's Government Media Office denied these allegations, stating they justify attacks on civilians.
- At least 68 Palestinians were killed, and 362 were wounded in recent attacks in Gaza.
- Six additional Palestinians reportedly died due to starvation related to the conflict.
- Since the start of the war, over 64,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to reports.
- The Israeli military designated certain areas as "humanitarian zones," yet these have also been bombed.