Israel destroyed 159 residential units: Gaza official

Gaza, The Gulf Observer: Authorities in Gaza have said Israeli warplanes, which began airstrikes after an unprecedented Hamas offensive on Saturday, have destroyed at least 159 residential units across the Palestinian enclave.

Israeli forces have caused “complete destruction” of 13 residential buildings housing 159 residential units, Salama Marouf, chairman of the media office in Gaza, said in a statement. He added that 1,210 residential units were partially damaged.

Marouf said several government buildings and public facilities, including two mosques, were also targeted.

The Israeli decision to cut power supply to Gaza will aggravate the humanitarian situation, he added.