After a night of heavy airstrikes, the Israeli military announced Tuesday (September 16, 2025) that its expanded operation in Gaza City “to destroy Hamas’ military infrastructure” has begun and warned residents to move south.
Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City, hospital says at least 32 killed
The announcement by Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee followed Defence Minister Israel Katz’s statement that “Gaza is burning” and further escalated the Israel-Hamas war as any potential ceasefire feels even further out of reach despite weeks of diplomacy.
Rubio promises ‘unwavering support’ for Israel in Gaza goals
Also on Tuesday (September 16), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio left Israel and arrived in the energy-rich nation of Qatar, where he planned to meet with its ruling emir as the nation is still incensed over Israel’s strike last week that killed five Hamas members and a local security official.
