Israel levels high-rise building, threatens to strike more

The Israeli army struck and destroyed a 12-story residential tower in Gaza City, claiming it was used by Hamas to direct attacks. The building's management and Hamas denied the claim, stating the tower housed displaced people. Israel's Defence Minister threatened to escalate military operations and destroy more high-rise buildings unless Hamas agrees to ceasefire terms that include disarmament. Rights groups have described such displacement tactics and the mass destruction of buildings as a war crime and collective punishment of civilians.