An Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Roya building in Gaza City as part of ongoing military operations aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure in the heart of the Gaza Strip. Thick smoke was seen rising across the skyline following the precision strike.

While Palestinian sources claimed the building was sheltering displaced families, Israeli officials stressed that the site was being actively used by Hamas operatives. According to the IDF, advance warnings were issued prior to the strike to minimize civilian casualties.

The strike comes as part of a wider Israeli campaign to advance into Gaza’s largest urban areas, targeting Hamas command centers, weapons stockpiles, and operational hubs hidden within civilian zones.

Israel has repeatedly emphasized that Hamas embeds its military assets among civilians, turning residential and commercial structures into shields for terrorist activity. Military officials argue that such tactics leave Israel with no choice but to neutralize threats in order to protect its own citizens.

The Al-Roya strike reflects Israel’s determination to continue dismantling Hamas’ network while seeking to limit civilian harm through early evacuation notices and targeted operations.