Intense video footage from Gaza City shows Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) units engaged in heavy operations against booby-trapped buildings, creating what witnesses have described as a “belt of fire” across parts of the city.

The activity is part of a broader military offensive launched on September 17, 2025, aimed at dismantling remaining Hamas infrastructure and operatives. According to Israeli military officials, many of the targeted structures were rigged with explosives, posing a significant threat to advancing troops.

The campaign has triggered widespread displacement, with humanitarian groups estimating that around 480,000 residents have evacuated southward to escape the fighting. Aid agencies continue to warn of mounting civilian hardship as the conflict grinds on.

The IDF has emphasized its focus on neutralizing militant strongholds while pledging to minimize civilian harm. However, the scale of destruction and mass displacement underscores the immense toll of the operation on Gaza’s population.