An Israeli military source has reported that a building in the northern Gaza city of Beit Lahiya collapsed following an Israeli military strike on Tuesday, which may have targeted a 'Hamas gathering point.' The strike resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 93 individuals, including 25 children, according to Palestinian health officials.
The source explained that the incident occurred when Israeli forces engaged a Hamas spotter located on the roof of the building. However, the military did not intend for the building to collapse. The ongoing investigation by the Israeli military aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the strike.
The source emphasized that the strike targeted a confirmed spotter in an active war zone, and many of the deceased individuals were identified as Hamas and jihadi terrorists. The United States condemned the strike as 'horrifying,' while the United Nations described it as one of Israel's deadliest attacks in Gaza in nearly three months.
The Israeli military is looking into why so many people were inside the building, which was not believed to be occupied, especially in an area that was supposed to have been evacuated. The claims made by the Israeli military have not been independently verified, and efforts are being made to obtain comments from Palestinian authorities in Gaza regarding the incident.
