In brief
The Israeli military is urging civilians to fully evacuate Gaza City as it plans a heightened military operation in the area. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that 30 high-rise buildings have been demolished, which were allegedly utilized for Hamas's military purposes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the goal is to dismantle at least 50 ‘towers of terror’ in the conflict.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military urged a full evacuation of Gaza City on Tuesday morning, ahead of its planned expanded military operation in the city in northern Gaza. This marks the first warning for a complete evacuation of the area in the current round of hostilities. On the same day, Defense Minister Israel Katz reported that 30 high-rise buildings in Gaza had been demolished, which Israel accused Hamas of using to support military infrastructure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking on Monday, revealed plans to destroy at least 50 'towers of terror' purportedly utilized by Hamas.