The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) raided a multi-storey tower in Gaza City between 7:02 PM and 7:17 PM UTC on September 14th, 2025, stating it was used by Hamas for surveillance and information gathering to monitor Defense Forces and advance terrorist plans against Israel. The operation, characterized as a raid, was preceded by civilian injury mitigation measures. An official statement from Avichay Adraee on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed the raid, detailing that Hamas terrorists had planted surveillance and information collection points within the building. The statement also noted that prior to the raid, steps were taken to minimize civilian casualties, including population warnings, the use of precision munitions, aerial reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. The IDF stated that terrorist organizations in Gaza systematically violate international law by utilizing civilian facilities and populations for their activities. The Defense Army affirmed its continued strong action against terrorist organizations in the Strip. This incident follows previous IDF strikes on high-rise buildings in Gaza City, identified as the Unknown Soldier Tower, for similar alleged Hamas surveillance use.
