Destruction of the al-Jalaa building
| Destruction of the al-Jalaa building | |
|---|---|
| Part of 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis | |
Smoke rising from the collapsed building after the Israeli strike, 15 May 2021 | |
| Location | Gaza City |
| Date | 15 May 2021 |
Attack type | Airstrike |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | 0 |
| Perpetrator | Israel Defense Forces |
The destruction of the al-Jalaa building occurred on 15 May 2021 in Gaza City, when the Israeli military levelled the complex because of its alleged use by Hamas during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis. The presence of Palestinian militants inside the building has been affirmed by Israel, but denied by journalists who worked there. Israeli authorities claim that they possess proof supporting their allegations, but have not yet shared any such evidence publicly. The event generated significant worldwide controversy as the building contained offices for Al Jazeera, the Associated Press, and other news outlets.
Israel issued warnings to the building's occupants in advance, allowing it to be safely evacuated; no one was injured or killed in the bombing.