The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on the Zeitoun and Shejaiya neighborhoods in Gaza City, targeting what officials described as secret hideouts used by Hamas terrorists.

Video footage of the operation shows powerful aerial strikes, likely conducted by drones or aircraft, resulting in widespread destruction across both areas. The neighborhoods of Zeitoun and Shejaiya have long been regarded as strongholds for Hamas militants, making them a focal point in Israel’s campaign.

The strikes are part of the broader Gaza war, which erupted on October 7, 2023, after Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a surprise attack on Israel. Since then, Israel has conducted extensive ground and air operations, dropping thousands of bombs that, by some estimates, equal the explosive force of past large-scale conflicts.

Israel maintains that its military actions are aimed at dismantling Hamas’s infrastructure and eliminating terrorist threats. Meanwhile, humanitarian groups continue to express concern over the impact of ongoing airstrikes on Gaza’s civilian population.