Israeli airstrikes intensify on Gaza City, says Civil Defence

Heavy toll on residential areas

Spokesperson Mahmud Bassal confirmed that residential neighborhoods such as Zeitoun and Sabra have been hit by “very heavy airstrikes targeting civilian homes, possibly including high-rise buildings.” He emphasised that the bombing continues relentlessly, using a variety of weapons—bombs, drones, and high-explosive munitions—that exact significant destruction on civilian structures.

A wider offensive in the making

The intensified bombardment is taking place amid Israel’s broader strategy to seize control of Gaza City. While no precise timeline for a ground invasion has been revealed, political approval has already been secured, leaving the path open for further escalation.