The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) kicked off Phase II of Operation Gideon’s Chariots yesterday, targeting high-rise buildings in Gaza with precision strikes. The operation saw the collapse of a 15-story building, al-Sisi, after rapid missile strikes from fighter jets, followed by another 15-story structure and a 7-story Hamas command center within 24 hours.
The goal? To send a loud-and-clear message to Gazans that the IDF means business. “This isn’t just talk or a hollow threat, it’s concrete proof to the Gazan public that we’re serious,” Finkler wrote. The demolished buildings, standing for decades, were key Hamas hubs, housing both administrative offices and military assets. A third, shorter building symbolized their governance, now reduced to rubble.
