An Israeli officer was seriously injured and three terrorists were eliminated during morning fighting in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood around 10:00 AM UTC on September 22nd, 2025, according to IDF sources. The incident occurred as Hamas reportedly sent a letter to President Donald Trump proposing to release half of the hostages for a 60-day pause in fighting. During the confrontation in Sheikh Radwan, a terrorist squad engaged IDF forces with anti-aircraft fire, sniper fire, and RPGs, resulting in the serious injury of a Givati Brigade officer. Following the initial engagement, IDF forces conducted ground scans and eliminated the three terrorists in a close-quarters battle. The eliminated terrorists were found to be carrying RPG missiles and additional ammunition, which were confiscated. Sources confirm that Hamas leaders have not yet signed the letter to President Trump, but it may occur in the coming days. A source with direct knowledge indicated that Hamas believes a comprehensive deal is not currently possible and prefers to proceed with a partial agreement as a first step. This development follows reports that Hamas has asked President Trump to personally guarantee a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the immediate release of half the hostages. In related news, the former director of Palestinian crossings, Nazmi Muhanna, was arrested by security services while attempting to escape to an Arab country, according to a report from "Ruya" channel. Separately, an unexploded Hamas IED was found outside SDS-2 in Gaza and safely detonated, as reported by a user who documented aid distribution at SDS-3. Aid distribution efforts at SDS-3 provided food and medical treatment to over 10,000 Gazans. News also emerged that Hamas leaders have not yet signed the letter to President Trump, but it may occur in the coming days, with Hamas preferring a partial deal as a first step due to doubts about a comprehensive deal's immediate possibility.
