Afghanistan, Sept. 18 -- Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz threatened Gaza's total destruction unless Hamas releases hostages and disarms, warning the enclave could become "a monument to aggressors."
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said on Wednesday that 25 high-rise buildings had been destroyed since the launch of Israel's ground operation in Gaza. He claimed the demolitions were aimed at removing sniper threats and again urged residents to move to southern Gaza for safety.
Katz warned that Gaza would be "reduced to ruins" if Hamas refused to release hostages and disarm, describing the enclave as destined to become "a monument to the aggressors and killers of Hamas."
Health officials in Gaza reported at least 63 deaths from Is...