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Israel Levels Second Gaza City Tower and Orders Mass Evacuation Ahead of Expanded Assault

UN monitors report famine in parts of the city during Israel’s push to move residents to the al‑Mawasi humanitarian zone.

Overview

  • Israeli forces struck the 15‑story Sousi Tower after a brief warning, the second high‑rise destroyed in two days, with Israel alleging Hamas use and Hamas denying the claim.
  • The military directed residents toward al‑Mawasi and parts of Khan Younis and pledged services there, while aid groups report overcrowding, unsafe conditions, and widespread reluctance or inability to evacuate.
  • Gaza’s civil defense said at least 56 people were killed Saturday, including fatalities near an aid distribution site, and the Israeli military said it would review specific incident details.
  • Pressure over hostages intensified after Hamas released video of Guy Gilboa‑Dalal and Alon Ohel, whose family says he lost sight in one eye, as Israel counts 48 captives with about 20 believed alive.
  • Regional tensions flared as a Houthi drone hit Ramon International Airport’s terminal, causing limited damage and one light injury before flights resumed, according to Israeli authorities.