Israeli Strikes Hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah After Evacuation Warning

Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on Gaza City and the town of Deir al‑Balah late last night after a warning had been issued to residents to evacuate the areas. Video footage released by local media shows multiple explosions, flames and thick smoke plumes rising into the night sky, indicating significant damage to infrastructure and the surrounding neighborhoods.

The strikes come amid a broader escalation in the Gaza Strip, with both sides exchanging fire in recent days. Israeli officials cited “military targets” in the cities, while Palestinian authorities report civilian casualties and the destruction of homes and commercial buildings. The evacuation notice, issued hours before the attacks, was aimed at reducing civilian risk, yet the rapid deployment of munitions suggests a high level of operational readiness by the Israeli military.

International observers have called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further civilian harm, while the United Nations has urged both parties to adhere to humanitarian law. The latest attacks add to the mounting toll in the region, raising concerns about the potential for a broader humanitarian crisis if hostilities continue.