On September 21, 2025, Israeli forces bombed homes in Gaza City. Local health officials report 31 Palestinian deaths. Tanks moved deeper into the crowded city. Many residents fled their homes.
Ongoing War with Hamas
The war is almost two years old. Israel calls Gaza City a Hamas stronghold. This month, the military began a ground attack. They target buildings they say hide militants.
On Sunday, Israel said it killed several Hamas fighters. They did not comment on civilian deaths. A pregnant woman and her two children died in the strikes.
Families Face Loss
People searched the rubble of a destroyed building. They tried to find belongings. Mosallam Al-Hadad lost his daughter-in-law and her unborn child.
His son was badly hurt and lost a leg. These losses show the war’s heavy toll.
Tanks Advance, People Flee
Israeli tanks entered Tel Al-Hawa, a southeast suburb, on Sunday. The military says it killed 30 militants and found weapons.
Over 450,000 people left Gaza City since September, Israel claims. Hamas says it’s closer to 300,000, with 900,000 still there.
Rockets Fired at Israel
Gaza militants fired two rockets into southern Israel on Sunday. One was stopped. The other landed in an empty field. No one was hurt, per the Israeli military. These attacks show the region’s unrest.
Global and Local Reactions
Western allies criticize Israel’s actions. Some plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may announce this, despite Israel’s objections and U.S. concerns.
In Israel, hostage families protested outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home on Saturday. They want a deal to free 48 captives, 20 believed alive. Michel Illouz, a protester, blamed Netanyahu for a long war and leaving hostages behind.
War’s Heavy Toll
The war began with Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. It killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages, per Israel. Gaza officials say over 65,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have died.
The conflict has caused famine, destroyed buildings, and displaced many people.
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