The Israeli military has destroyed another high-rise building in Gaza City, marking the second such attack in 24 hours.
The Al-Soussi residential tower, a 15-story building, was flattened, with video footage showing the structure buckling to the ground in a cloud of dust and smoke.
This latest strike comes as part of Israel’s intensified offensive to occupy Gaza City, with the military warning residents to flee south to a “humanitarian zone” ahead of the planned operation.
The destruction of the high-rise building has led to significant displacement, with dozens of families forced to flee their homes.
The Israeli military claims that Hamas terrorists had installed intelligence gathering equipment and positioned observation posts in the building to monitor Israeli troops.
However, the management of the Mashtaha Tower, another high-rise building targeted by Israeli forces, has denied similar claims, stating that the building was only accessible to displaced people.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, with at least 46 people killed in strikes on schools, tents, and houses across Gaza today.
The death toll since October 2023 now stands at over 64,368 Palestinians, with 162,776 injured. The United Nations has reported that nearly one million people remain in and around Gaza City, where a famine was declared last month.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Israel’s annexation attempts in the occupied West Bank will not halt momentum towards recognizing a Palestinian state.
The United Nations has also warned of a looming “disaster” if the assault proceeds, emphasizing the need for immediate action to protect civilians and prevent further violence.
Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Crisis
The Israeli military’s destruction of the Al-Soussi residential tower in Gaza City has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with dozens of families displaced and a significant increase in casualties.
The death toll has mounted, with at least 52 people killed in strikes on schools, tents, and houses across Gaza. The United Nations has warned of a looming “disaster” if the assault proceeds, emphasizing the need for immediate action to protect civilians and prevent further violence.
International Concerns and Condemnation
The international community has expressed growing concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Amnesty International has condemned Israel’s actions, stating that the assault on Gaza City will have “catastrophic and irreversible consequences for Palestinians.”
The organization has called on states to comply with their legal obligations to prevent further grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions.
French President Emmanuel Macron has also weighed in, stating that Israel’s annexation attempts in the occupied West Bank will not halt momentum towards recognizing a Palestinian state.
Displacement and Civilian Suffering
The Israeli military’s warnings for residents to flee south to a “humanitarian zone” have been met with skepticism, given the dire conditions in these areas.
The United Nations has reported that nearly one million people remain in and around Gaza City, where a famine was declared last month.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that many displaced Palestinians have already been forced to flee multiple times and are living in squalid, overcrowded makeshift camps deprived of their most basic needs.
The ongoing conflict has significant implications for the future of Gaza and its people. The Israeli military’s plans to occupy Gaza City have sparked fears of a long-term humanitarian crisis, with potential consequences including further displacement, increased poverty, and a decline in living standards.
The international community must take concrete action to halt Israel’s genocide and make clear that its inhumane policies will no longer be tolerated.