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IN PHOTOS: Israel demolishes high-rise building in Gaza City as part of ramped-up offensive

Updated On: 08 September, 2025 10:55 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Israel's military said Monday that it demolished a 12-storey office building in Gaza City, 90 minutes after warning residents to evacuate the area. (PICS/ AFP) (TEXT: AP)

Over the past several days, Israel has destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, warning that Hamas has installed surveillance infrastructure in them. PIC/ AFP

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Over the past several days, Israel has destroyed multiple high-rise buildings in Gaza City, warning that Hamas has installed surveillance infrastructure in them. PIC/ AFP
The demolitions are part of Israel's ramped-up offensive to take control of what it portrays as Hamas' last remaining stronghold, urging Palestinians to flee parts of Gaza City for a designated humanitarian zone in the territory's south

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The demolitions are part of Israel's ramped-up offensive to take control of what it portrays as Hamas' last remaining stronghold, urging Palestinians to flee parts of Gaza City for a designated humanitarian zone in the territory's south

The demolition came as US President Donald Trump said that he was giving his ¿last warning¿ to Hamas regarding a possible ceasefire

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The demolition came as US President Donald Trump said that he was giving his ¿last warning¿ to Hamas regarding a possible ceasefire

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed Trump's claim that Israel had accepted his proposed deal, during a Monday news conference in Budapest with Hungary's foreign minister

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed Trump's claim that Israel had accepted his proposed deal, during a Monday news conference in Budapest with Hungary's foreign minister

"I hope this attempt by the American administration will be accepted," Saar said

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"I hope this attempt by the American administration will be accepted," Saar said

Also on Monday, two Palestinian attackers killed six people in a shooting attack at a busy intersection in Jerusalem

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Also on Monday, two Palestinian attackers killed six people in a shooting attack at a busy intersection in Jerusalem

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A man sits down for a haircut at a makeshift roadside barbershop in Deonar. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI

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