Gaza's Zeitoun neighborhood under 'Israeli' assault for fifth consecutive day
According to the army, the operations aim to locate explosives, eliminate what it described as "armed militants," and destroy military infrastructure both above and below ground.
In a statement on Telegram, the army said its forces targeted and dismantled a booby-trapped building used to store weapons. Militants fired an anti-tank missile at 'Israeli' troops, but no soldiers were injured. The 'Israeli' Air Force also carried out airstrikes in coordination with ground forces, allegedly targeting military sites and militants in the area.
The army stated it would continue operations in Gaza to "eliminate any threat against settlers," according to its claims.
Over the past three days, the 'Israeli' military has demolished more than 300 homes in Zeitoun as part of its ongoing occupation plan. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, said the army has deliberately targeted civilian residential areas, particularly buildings with five floors or more. Due to the explosives used, surrounding structures have also been destroyed.
The neighborhood has been under a wide-scale 'Israeli' assault for the fifth consecutive day, including air and artillery strikes, home demolitions, and nightly bombing campaigns.
The attacks have reportedly killed dozens of civilians, including women, children, and entire families who remained in their homes at the time of the strikes, without prior warning.
The military operation in Zeitoun involves intermittent ground advances and frequent troop repositioning.
Some multi-story buildings have been flattened while civilians were still inside. Large numbers of residents have fled to central and western parts of Gaza City, while others remain trapped in dangerous areas that are difficult for medical and civil defense teams to access due to the intensity of the bombardment.
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