Good Question; The IDF conduct a technique called "rook knocking" prior to any targeting like this, it allows a period of time for people to get out of the building. They drop a small explosive on the building as a warning.
I have deleted the video; I managed to find it, it's old.
Current restrictions;
- Road closures.
- Trains between Ashkelon and Beer Sheva/Sderot
- Zikim Beach Closed.
- Sha'ar Hanegev Council closing all children activities
- Farmers told to stay away from border.
- IDF have postponed their month long war drill.