Families in Gaza who have already been displaced are once again left with nothing, as Israeli airstrikes since September 5 have destroyed high-rise residential buildings in Gaza City, wiping out tents and temporary shelters. The strikes have killed and injured many civilians, forced thousands more to flee their homes, and devastated northern Gaza's already fragile infrastructure. Harmony Tower in Gaza City was struck on the afternoon of September 11. The attack destroyed all surrounding tents. The tower itself, 14 stories high and home to more than 50 apartments, has been reduced to rubble. "As always, we woke up in the morning to fetch water and discuss what to eat for lunch. Suddenly, a young man from the neighboring building came running and told us we had to evacuate this building and another one. People began to panic. We didn't know which building the Israeli strike was targeting. Everyone started running, grabbing whatever they could. Later, we learned the target was the building next to mine. Half an hour later, the tower was bombed. As you can see, the whole area was destroyed. Now we have nowhere to go -- either we clear the rubble or move south. My tent was completely destroyed by the strike on the building," said Muhammad al-Dabdoub, a displaced Palestinian. Locals said that the building once sheltered hundreds of people, with many tents set up nearby. The Israeli military sent phone calls or text messages warning residents to evacuate, but the time given was so short that many could not even take basic necessities. The bombing not only caused direct casualties but also triggered another wave of displacement. Israel insists the building was being used by Hamas and armed groups, but residents deny the claims, stressing they are civilians with no ties to militants. A recent UN report also notes there is no publicly available evidence proving the buildings served military purposes. The report adds that nearly one million residents of Gaza City are now in forced displacement. With no safe corridors or adequate facilities provided, such mass evacuations could constitute unlawful forced transfers under international law. Civilians also stress that Gaza's south is already overcrowded, lacks basic living conditions, and remains under constant bombardment. "This building was full of displaced people. The Israeli army decided to destroy high-rise buildings, bomb this one, and order residents to go to the south of Gaza. But people went south and then came back north, because there is nowhere to stay in the south. The bombing there is even more intense than in the north," said Abu Suleiman Abu Amir, another displaced Palestinian. "We left the building with nothing. Our houses were already bombed when this round of conflict began. We have nothing -- no belongings, no clothes, no money. We can only scavenge from the rubble. Now we have nothing left. We came here, and it too was destroyed. Should we go south? Where can we go in the south? They [Israelis] claim Khan Younis and al-Mawasi are safe. But if al-Mawasi is safe, then Qatar should also be safe. And when Qatar was under attack, how could al-Mawasi be safe? Where can we go? There is no safe place in Gaza," said Muhammad al-Zant, a displaced Palestinian. The video shows: Gaza City, Gaza Strip - Sept 11, 2025 1. Various of destroyed buildings, displaced Palestinians 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Muhammad al-Dabdoub (transliteration), displaced Palestinian (ending with shot 3): "As always, we woke up in the morning to fetch water and discuss what to eat for lunch. Suddenly, a young man from the neighboring building came running and told us we had to evacuate this building and another one. People began to panic. We didn't know which building the Israeli strike was targeting. Everyone started running, grabbing whatever they could. Later, we learned the target was the building next to mine. Half an hour later, the tower was bombed. As you can see, the whole area was destroyed. Now we have nowhere to go -- either we clear the rubble or move south. My tent was completely destroyed by the strike on the building." 3. Various of buildings being bombed, thick smoke 4. Various of debris, displaced Palestinians 5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abu Suleiman Abu Amir (transliteration), displaced Palestinian (ending with shot 6): "This building was full of displaced people. The Israeli army decided to destroy high-rise buildings, bomb this one, and order residents to go to the south of Gaza. But people went south and then came back north, because there is nowhere to stay in the south. The bombing there is even more intense than in the north." 6. Various of debris, displaced Palestinians 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Muhammad al-Zant (transliteration), displaced Palestinian (ending with shot 8): "We left the building with nothing. Our houses were already bombed when this round of conflict began. We have nothing -- no belongings, no clothes, no money. We can only scavenge from the rubble. Now we have nothing left. We came here, and it too was destroyed. Should we go south? Where can we go in the south? They [Israelis] claim Khan Younis and al-Mawasi are safe. But if al-Mawasi is safe, then Qatar should also be safe. And when Qatar was under attack, how could al-Mawasi be safe? Where can we go? There is no safe place in Gaza." 8. Various of belongings, debris, displaced Palestinians, destroyed buildings [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]