Israel Strikes Gaza High-Rises Amidst Ceasefire Ultimatum and West Bank Raid

Jerusalem Terror Attack and West Bank Raid

• 🎯 A terrorist attack at a Jerusalem bus stop killed six Israelis and wounded over 20 during morning rush hour.
• ⚡ Israel identified the attackers as Palestinians from the West Bank and subsequently raided their homes in the area.
• 🗣️ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to pursue West Bank terrorist "Nests" and simultaneously advance plans to take over Gaza City.

Israel's Assault on Gaza City

• 💥 The Israeli military is assaulting Gaza City, destroying high-rise buildings that Israel claims are used by Hamas.
• 🏗️ Israel reports destroying 50 high-rises, with two demolished on the day of this report.
• ⚠️ Residents in Gaza received warnings, sometimes as little as 10 minutes, before buildings were demolished, leading to devastation and displacement.
• 💔 Health authorities reported that Israeli airstrikes killed over 50 Palestinians, including a two-year-old child.

Ceasefire Ultimatum and Hamas Response

• 🇺🇸 The U.S. has given Hamas an ultimatum: accept a new ceasefire proposal or Israel will proceed with its plans to take over Gaza's largest city.
• 🕊️ The proposed ceasefire involves Hamas releasing all Israeli hostages, living and dead, and negotiating an end to the war during a 60-day truce.
• 🚫 A Hamas official called the proposal a "shameful surrender," indicating the war is likely to continue.
• 💬 Many Gazans feel trapped, facing displacement and airstrikes regardless of their location, with no safe place to go.