The Israeli Air Force struck the Al-Rou'i Al-Khalidi building in western Gaza City as part of its ongoing campaign against Hamas’ military infrastructure.

According to the IDF, the building was being used by Hamas operatives to plan and coordinate attacks, making it a legitimate military target. The strike comes amid intensified operations to dismantle Hamas’ network embedded within Gaza’s urban landscape.

While Palestinian sources claimed the site included residential use, Israeli officials emphasized that Hamas routinely exploits civilian structures as shields for its activities, endangering the local population. The IDF stated that prior warnings are issued whenever possible to minimize civilian casualties.

The operation highlights Israel’s broader strategy of neutralizing Hamas strongholds while defending its citizens from ongoing rocket fire and terrorist threats. Officials reiterated that the responsibility for civilian harm lies with Hamas, which hides its weapons and fighters among non-combatants.