In brief
In a series of aggressive military actions, Israel's forces have destroyed a 12-story office building in Gaza City after alerting residents to evacuate. This move is part of a broader offensive aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure. Tensions continue to rise as U.S. President Trump stresses the importance of a ceasefire, while violence escalates with tragic attacks within Jerusalem.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said Monday that it demolished a 12-story office building in Gaza City, 90 minutes after warning residents to evacuate the area.Over the past several days, Israel has destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, warning that Hamas has installed surveillance infrastructure in them.The demolitions are part of Israel’s ramped-up offensive to take control of what it portrays as Hamas’ last remaining stronghold, urging Palestinians to flee parts of Gaza City for a designated humanitarian zone in the territory’s south.The demolition came as U.S. President Donald Trump said that he was giving his 'last warning' to Hamas regarding a possible ceasefire.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed Trump’s claim that Israel had accepted his proposed deal, during a Monday news conference in Budapest with Hungary’s foreign minister.'I hope this attempt by the American administration will be accepted,' Saar said.Also on Monday, two Palestinian attackers killed six people in a shooting attack at a busy intersection in Jerusalem.
