In brief
Israel's military has demolished a 12-story office building in Gaza City, claiming the structure was used for Hamas surveillance operations. The demolition followed a warning to evacuate, underscoring the ongoing military campaign aimed at asserting control over areas perceived as Hamas strongholds. Concurrently, a shooting attack in Jerusalem resulted in six fatalities, reflecting the escalating violence in the region. U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to Hamas regarding potential ceasefire talks, and Israeli officials confirmed acceptance of Trump's proposed plan during discussions in Budapest.
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, insisting 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.