Israel's military said its air force struck some 50 targets in Gaza overnight, most in Gaza city, bringing the total to 140 targets in the past day. The Israel Defence Forces said the strikes hit tunnels, buildings allegedly used by terror groups, cells of operatives, and other infrastructure. (PICS/ AFP)
Updated On: 2025-09-17 07:58 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Secondary explosions were observed, indicating the presence of weapons in the compound. Over the past two days, the Air Force and Artillery Corps have struck more than 150 targets in Gaza City to support ground forces manoeuvring in the area
As the offensive progresses, some 400,000 Palestinians have evacuated Gaza City, according to the IDF. Before the current operations, the city's population was estimated at around 1 million
The military ordered residents to move immediately to a designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza. In recent days, tens of thousands have evacuated daily, the IDF said, noting that its figures are generally higher than United Nations estimates
Earlier, approximately 1,200 people were killed, and 252 Israelis and foreigners were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on Israeli communities near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023
Of the 48 remaining hostages, about 20 are believed to be alive
