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Gaza City under siege: Israeli forces kill dozens, set shelters ablaze

Iran Press TV

Wednesday, 03 September 2025 2:10 PM

Israeli forces and tanks stormed Gaza City on Wednesday, targeting one of the densely populated urban areas as part of the regime's new offensive that has now reached the city's heart.

Residents of Sheikh Radwan reported widespread destruction of homes and shelters for displaced Palestinians. At least 53 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the city, medical sources said.

"Sheikh Radwan is being burnt upside-down," said a 60-year-old mother of five.

"The occupation destroyed houses, burnt tents, and drones played audio messages ordering people to leave," she said, adding that the people of Gaza will never forgive those "who stand by and do nothing to prevent our deaths."

Military forces dropped grenades on three schools converted into shelters for displaced families, setting tents ablaze, and detonated armored vehicles to destroy homes in eastern Sheikh Radwan.

A medical clinic was also struck, destroying two ambulances, according to witnesses.

In Israel, many are demanding a swift resolution to bring home captives held in Gaza, with protesters in al-Quds calling for an end to the regime's war on Gaza.

Hamas has offered to release some captives, both living and deceased, in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, a proposal Israel has yet to formally respond to.

The group has also offered to release all hostages in exchange for an immediate halt to the war and withdrawal of Israeli forces.

The ongoing assault on Gaza City threatens to displace nearly one million Palestinians, nearly half of the territory's population. Despite Israel's forced evacuation orders, many displaced families remain trapped in the city.

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in early August that the military was preparing to occupy Gaza City.

Several world leaders have condemned the plan, with the UN warning it could lead to "massive forced displacement" and "more killing." Hamas has vowed "fierce resistance" to the planned offensive.

Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023, local health authorities report over 63,000 Palestinians killed.

Israel's campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing has created a humanitarian catastrophe, with acute food shortages causing 367 deaths, including 131 children, from malnutrition and starvation.