The Gaza Strip witnessed a sharp escalation in military activity over the weekend as Israeli warplanes launched targeted airstrikes on high-rise buildings in central Gaza, Israeli media reported. The operations are expected to intensify in the coming days.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, the airstrikes were aimed at disrupting Hamas’s capabilities, alleging that the militant group uses the towers for surveillance, intelligence gathering, and as potential firing positions in the event of a ground incursion.
“The strikes on the towers also carry a clear message to the local population,” the broadcaster said. “The campaign is widening, and citizens should consider leaving the city before the situation deteriorates further.”
Israeli estimates suggest that around 90,000 residents have already left Gaza City, though security officials reportedly view that figure as insufficient. The military is considering additional measures to accelerate the pace of departures, including continued pressure through targeted attacks on urban structures.
Channel 12 added that the current strikes represent “only the beginning” of a broader campaign that could soon expand to multiple tower demolitions each day, alongside other military efforts.
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