The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

Day 709 - IDF paves the way for imminent Gaza City ground op

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Sep 14, 2025
Emanuel Fabian, a military correspondent, shares his insights on the IDF's latest operations, focusing on airstrikes against Hamas leaders in Qatar and the destruction of strategic buildings in Gaza City. He details how the IDF targets Hamas infrastructure while managing civilian evacuations. Fabian also discusses the Houthis' evolving drone tactics and recent incidents of violence in the West Bank, highlighting the complexities of military strategy and civilian safety in a volatile region.
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INSIGHT

Air-Launched Ballistic Strike Capability

  • Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles from fighter jets to strike Doha at long range.
  • The capability lets Israel hit targets over 1,000 km without entering neighboring airspace.
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Strikes Via High-Altitude Trajectory

  • Launching missiles into space avoided violating regional airspace by overflying countries at very high altitudes.
  • This allowed strikes without routing jets over Jordan, Saudi Arabia, or Qatar.
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Why High-Rises Are Being Demolished

  • The IDF says Hamas used high-rises for surveillance, sniper posts, and to launch attacks on troops.
  • Removing these towers reduces threats to soldiers and neutralizes tunnels beneath them.
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