Video recorded inside of Gaza shows a massive explosion knocking down an entire high-rise building. The purpose of an attack like this is to shape the battlespace for follow on operations. We often call this setting conditions for future successful decisive operations.

If you're wondering how there's always a camera perfectly placed to watch attacks like this in Gaza, it's because of the Israelis conducting roof knocks. A roof knock is a common tactic coined by the IDF to prevent civilian casualties. Unfortunately, it has the drawback of allowing every strike of being recorded so that it can be broadcast to the media in a negative light.

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Josh is an American writer and former USMC machine gunner with eight years of experience in ground combat arms throughout the GWOT. He is currently based in Texas and specializes in combat footage analysis and digital marketing.Follow Josh at OfficialJoshBrooks.com