Israel bombs tower sheltering displaced families in Gaza
0Shafaq News – Gaza (Updated at 16:37)
On Friday, the Israeli army bombed the Italian Complex, a 15-story residential tower in Gaza City’s Al-Nasr neighborhood.
The tower had sheltered hundreds of displaced Palestinian families who had fled earlier bombardments in the Rimal district, Gaza Port area, and the southern part of the enclave, media outlets reported.
No information yet regarding casualties and damage extent.
Earlier, Army Spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on X that areas near Gaza Port and the Rimal neighborhood, would be targeted “due to Hamas infrastructure inside or nearby,” urging civilians to move south toward the designated humanitarian zone in al-Mawasi.
#عاجل ‼️ انذار عاجل إلى كل من لم يخل بعد منطقة ميناء غزة وحي الرمال في البلوكات 724, 725, 777, 835, 704, 702, 709 بالقرب من البرج المحدد بالأحمر والخيم المجاورة له في شارع أمين الحسيني⭕️سيهاجم جيش الدفاع المبنى في الوقت القريب نظرًا لوجود بنى تحتية إرهابية لحماس داخله أو بجواره… pic.twitter.com/yyqZ95y4Fr
— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) September 26, 2025
The warning comes as the International Freedom Flotilla, including the Global Sumud convoy, continues its journey toward Gaza, carrying humanitarian aid and activists from around the world. Gaza Port is expected to be the intended point of arrival for the convoy, which organizers say is determined to break the blockade and deliver supplies directly to residents.
Organizers reported that the flotilla’s vessels had come under multiple drone attacks in recent weeks. Unidentified aircraft struck at least ten boats south of Greece, dropping explosive objects and causing damage, alongside heavy communications jamming. Similar incidents were reported earlier in Tunisia.
No casualties were reported, but the incidents drew condemnation from Italy and Spain, which sent naval ships to protect their nationals. Italy later suggested offloading the flotilla’s cargo in Cyprus for transfer via the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem—a plan endorsed by Israel but rejected by flotilla representatives, who insist on delivering aid directly to Gaza.
"In merito all’attacco subito nelle scorse ore dalle imbarcazioni della Sumud Flotilla @GlobalSumudF, a bordo delle quali si trovano anche cittadini italiani, condotto mediante l’impiego di droni da parte di autori al momento non identificati, non si può che esprimere la più dura… pic.twitter.com/KFRefcoKHL
— Ministero Difesa (@MinisteroDifesa) September 24, 2025
