Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces said Friday that an airstrike hit a high-rise apartment building in Gaza City used by militant Hamas in the first escalated offensive to take total control of the Palestinian city.
The airstrikes occurred one day after a military spokesman, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, told The New York Times that the IDf was in control of 40% the city. Last month, Israel announced the military offensive would expand in Gaza City, considered Hamas' last stronghold in Gaza.
STRUCK: A high-rise building that was being used by the Hamas terrorist organization in the area of Gaza City.
Hamas established infrastructure above and below the building, from which they would direct terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the area.
Prior to the strike,... pic.twitter.com/yMfVnAe6ja— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 5, 2025
