Israel has demolished the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City.

Israel has demolished the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City following an evacuation order from the IDF. The military stated that Hamas had established command centers, tunnels, and sniper positions within the high-rise building.

Video footage captured the tower's collapse after several strikes.

The military indicated that the location presented a direct threat to advancing troops, who report control over 40 percent of the city.

Authorities in Gaza, under Hamas, reported 19 fatalities from other airstrikes on that day.

Egypt has pledged to prevent any mass displacement of Palestinians.