Israel Gaza Tower Strike September 10 2025
Israeli forces demolished Tiba Tower 2, a high-rise residential building in Gaza City on September 10, 2025, following evacuation warnings issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The demolition is part of Israel’s intensified campaign to seize control of Gaza City, marking the seventh major tower destroyed in recent weeks.[1][2][3][4]
The IDF said the building was used by Hamas for surveillance equipment to track Israeli troop movements and coordinate attacks. Footage from the strike showed the tower collapsing into a vast cloud of dust. No immediate casualty figures were released for this specific operation.[4][1]
Background and Context: Gaza Building Demolition September 2025
The strike came just one day after a Hamas-claimed shooting at a Jerusalem bus stop on September 9, which killed six Israelis. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Gaza operation, calling it a “decisive blow against terror strongholds.”[5][6]
At the same time, Israel widened its military reach with an unprecedented strike in Doha, Qatar that killed six people, including five Hamas members. The dual actions represent a shift toward regional escalation, with operations now extending beyond Gaza’s borders.[7][8]
Official Statements on the Gaza Tower Demolition
- Netanyahu warned that the tower demolitions were only a prelude to a wider ground offensive: “You have been warned – get out. Fifty terror towers have already been destroyed in two days.”[6]
- Defense Minister Israel Katz shared videos of collapsing towers online, declaring that “a powerful hurricane will hit the skies of Gaza City.”[6]
- IDF Arabic spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee issued evacuation alerts urging residents to move to the southern humanitarian zone.[3]
Reactions and Impact of the Israel Gaza Tower Strike
- Hamas rejected Israeli claims that the tower contained military assets, accusing Israel of a policy of forced displacement and targeting civilians under false pretexts.[9][10]
- International observers, including the UN, expressed concern that over 1.3 million Palestinians remain trapped in Gaza City despite evacuation orders. The designated al-Mawasi “safe zone” has been described as overcrowded and unsafe.[11][12]
- Palestinian Civil Defence reported that within just 72 hours, five towers containing over 200 apartments were destroyed, displacing thousands of families. The agency said: “Gaza City is burning.”[11]
Broader Implications of the Gaza Building Demolition
The coordinated strikes in Gaza and Qatar have jeopardized ongoing ceasefire efforts. Qatar announced it would suspend its mediator role after the Doha attack. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Israel’s strike in Qatar, calling it “counterproductive to peace.”[13][7]
Experts argue that the demolition of Gaza’s towers is part of a scorched-earth strategy intended to make the city uninhabitable while dismantling Hamas’s remaining bases of power.[14][9]
FAQs: Israel Gaza Tower Strike September 10 2025
1. Why did Israel strike the residential towers like Tiba Tower 2 in Gaza?
Israel’s military says these towers were used for Hamas surveillance and command centers. Hamas and local residents deny this, claiming the towers were purely residential.
2. Were evacuation warnings given before the strikes?
Yes. The IDF reported issuing evacuation warnings in Arabic, sometimes using the “roof-knock” method. Critics argue the warnings are too short for safe evacuation.
3. How many towers have been destroyed so far?
Within just a few days, at least seven major towers in Gaza City—including Tiba Tower 2, Al-Roya, Sousi, and Mushtaha—were demolished as part of the offensive.
4. What is the humanitarian impact on civilians?
Thousands have been displaced, with safe zones like al-Mawasi overcrowded and unsafe. Aid agencies warn that residents face a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
5. Has the international community responded?
Yes. The UN, EU, and humanitarian groups have condemned the demolitions and mass evacuations as unacceptable, warning they may violate international law.
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