Israel just dropped a bombshell—literally. Defense Minister Israel Katz posted a video to X (formerly Twitter) that’s going viral fast. It shows a missile smashing into a high-rise building in Gaza City, and his caption is just two chilling words: “We started.”
Here’s the tweet that’s setting the internet on fire:
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— ????? ?”? Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) September 5, 2025
This isn’t just a warning shot. Katz made it crystal clear: Israel is kicking off a new phase in its war against Hamas. That missile strike? It hit the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza’s Rimal neighborhood—a place the Israeli military says Hamas uses for surveillance and operations. This is no random target. It’s a message.
And it’s loud and clear.
For nearly two years, Israel has been locked in a brutal war with Hamas, and now it looks like the gloves are fully off. Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists have been called up. Evacuation orders are going out. Zones of Gaza City are being labeled “red zones,” which basically means: Get out, or get caught in the crossfire.
Earlier in the day, Katz dropped another bombshell—this time with words. He said, “Now the bolt must be removed from the gates of hell in Gaza… When the door is opened, it will not be closed, and IDF activity will intensify.” Translation: It’s about to get a lot worse for Hamas.
He didn’t mince words. Either Hamas gives up the hostages, lays down its weapons, and surrenders—or it gets wiped out.
This strike on Mushtaha Tower? Just the beginning.
But here’s where it gets even more complicated—and heartbreaking. There are still 48 hostages believed to be held by Hamas. Twenty of them are thought to be alive. And with the bombing ramping up, their lives hang in the balance.
Hamas released its own disturbing video Friday. In it, two hostages—Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel—plead for the war to end and to be reunited with their families. Gilboa-Dalal hadn’t been seen in months. Now we know he’s still alive—at least for now.
While Israel pushes forward, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is spiraling. The Palestinian Health Ministry claims 69 people died in hospitals in just the last day. Since Hamas launched its savage attack on October 7, 2023—killing 1,200 Israelis and taking 251 hostages—Israel’s military response has been massive. Over 64,000 Palestinians have reportedly died in the fighting.
Gaza City is now a war zone. People living in what’s now called “red zones” are being told to evacuate—but moving isn’t that simple. Many are stuck in place, and that makes them targets whether they want to be or not.
Back in Israel, not everyone is cheering. Protests have broken out in major cities. Some citizens are demanding a pause to protect the hostages and prevent more civilian deaths. They want answers. They want strategy. And they want the hostages home—alive.
Still, the Israeli government seems firm in its path. The operation is full speed ahead. No signs of slowing down. Gaza City is now the focus, and Hamas’s strongholds are in the crosshairs.
So what happens next? Expect more strikes. Expect more pressure. The Israeli military is now going all in. And unless Hamas folds, this war is about to get even more intense.
One thing’s for sure: That two-word tweet—“We started”—means the fighting has entered a whole new chapter. And the world is watching every move.