Middle East

Israeli warplanes destroy 9-story building in Gaza

Building contained media offices as well as apartments

Hamdi Yıldız  | 12.05.2021 - Update : 12.05.2021
Israeli warplanes destroy 9-story building in Gaza Smoke and flames rise after Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes in Gaza City, Gaza on May 12, 2021. ( Ashraf Amra - Anadolu Agency )

GAZA CITY, Palestine 

Israeli warplanes destroyed a nine-story building early Wednesday in Gaza City. 

The building, located on Al-Jalaa Street in central Gaza, was hit by rockets.

It contained media offices as well as apartments.

The building was nearly demolished and the surrounding buildings were damaged in the attack.

No casualties have been reported so far.

Meanwhile, there was a power cut in the region due to the attack.

The Israeli army destroyed a 12-story residential building late Tuesday in western Gaza City.


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