Israeli aircraft launched air strikes on Gaza City during the early hours of September 20th, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM UTC, according to Quds News Network. The specific targets and any potential casualties or damage resulting from these strikes were not immediately detailed by the network. The air strikes occurred within the reporting window of September 20th, 2025, 12:05:46 AM to September 20th, 2025, 1:05:41 AM UTC. This development follows ongoing concerns for hostages held in Gaza, as highlighted by a recent plea from the mother of a hostage taken on October 7, 2023. Separately, four unarmed individuals were apprehended by Israeli forces in northern Baka on September 19th while attempting to cross into Israel, with authorities suspecting they may be workers.
