Israel Intensifies Gaza City Strikes
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There has been a focus on multi-story buildings that have been converted into terrorist infrastructure. The IDF has struck over 500 military targets over the past week in Gaza City, the military said Friday.
Gaza City has been filled with so many tents because it was one of the few areas of the enclave that was still accessible to Gazans. Most of Gaza has been under evacuation orders or part of an Israeli militarized zone.
The warning came just hours after two gunmen opened fire at a Jerusalem bus stop, killing six people. Hamas has claimed responsibility.
Israel has launched heavy bombardments on a densely populated refugee camp in Gaza City, flattening several homes and destroying a school that was sheltering internally displaced people.
Israel struck and destroyed another high-rise building in Gaza City on Monday after warning residents to evacuate, part of an offensive aimed at taking over the largest Palestinian city. The military said it was targeting Hamas observation posts and bombs placed around the 12-story office building.
As Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for its invasion of Gaza City, a growing number of soldiers are saying no. There are no official figures, but newly formed groups are broadcasting their refusal to serve despite
Benjamin Netanyahu says the attack targeting Hamas leaders was "fully justified" - but Qatar calls the strike a "blatant violation".
The Mushtaha Tower came down within seconds of impact, sinking into a cloud of dust after the Israeli missile struck its base.