Communications and internet services have been interrupted across wide parts of Gaza City, as reported by journalist Muhannad Qashqa. The extent and cause of the widespread outage remain unclear. This disruption occurs as Israeli forces continue their operations within Gaza City, having reportedly secured full control of the Sheikh Radwan Pool area and advancing into the Rimal neighborhood. Movements have also been noted along Al-Rashid Road. These military actions coincide with an estimated 400,000 Palestinians having dispersed from Gaza City to southern Gaza, according to assessments shared on September 17th, 2025. False alarms for suspected drone infiltration were reported in Be'er Ora, near Ramon Airport, in southern Israel at approximately 5:05 AM UTC on September 17th, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the sirens were triggered by "false identification," and the Home Front Command confirmed the incident was over. Earlier in the reporting window, from 4:01 AM UTC to 4:46 AM UTC on September 17th, 2025, reports indicated Israeli troops were advancing into the Rimal neighborhood and on Al-Rashid Road. Previous reporting from September 16th, 2025, detailed an incident where a Palestinian man was targeted by an Israeli drone while filming in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City. The United Nations has previously claimed Israel is committing genocide in its actions. The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on over 850 targets in Gaza City the preceding week, with the IDF estimating the presence of 2,000 to 2,500 trained terrorists. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his stance on Qatar's neutrality and requested a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
