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Friday, September 5, 2025
IDF confirms strike on Gaza City high-rise that it says housed Hamas infrastructure
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The IDF confirms that it struck a high-rise building in Gaza City earlier today, following reports from media in Gaza that the Al-Mushtaha tower was hit three times.
According to the military, the building was being used by Hamas as operational infrastructure, including underground facilities beneath the tower that were utilized to plan attacks, stage ambushes against IDF forces and provide escape routes for terror operatives.
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The IDF says it took measures ahead of the strike to reduce civilian harm, including issuing warnings, using precision munitions, conducting aerial surveillance and drawing on additional intelligence.
Footage from Gaza had earlier shown a large cloud of smoke rising from the site after residents were told to evacuate.
It remains unclear if there were any casualties.
The Times of Israel Community.