Israeli forces are engaged in heavy fighting in the Al-Zaytoun and Al-Mubbara neighborhoods of Gaza City, with reports of soldiers being injured and potentially taken captive by Hamas. The intensity of the clashes, which include air and artillery strikes, has prompted the Israeli army to call for additional evacuation helicopters, according to Israeli media. The exact number of casualties and the status of any potential captures remain unclear. Sources indicate multiple security events are occurring across the Gaza Strip, with specific reports of a "difficult event" in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood where Israeli media reported hearing voices from communication devices belonging to missing soldiers. There is also a report of a booby-trapped robot explosion in Khan Yunis. Israeli helicopters were observed evacuating injured soldiers from the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, according to Al-Arabiya correspondent. Earlier this week, an NBC News analysis revealed that Israeli airstrikes hit Nasser Hospital at least four times during an attack that killed 22 people. In a separate development, a Turkish diplomatic source clarified that Foreign Minister Fidan's statement about closing airspace referred to Israeli flights and those carrying weapons to Israel. The US has also banned entry for Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA discussions, a decision celebrated by Israeli officials and protested by Palestinian officials. Fighting was also reported in the Rimal neighborhood of western Gaza City, coinciding with renewed firefights in the Zeitoun neighborhood. One report mentioned a "shooting battle during wounded rescue attempt" resulting in at least nine wounded soldiers. The Israeli military has acknowledged that its army is conducting a "protocol" in response to these events. Some reports suggest the end of a security event in Gaza without official confirmation. Amidst the ongoing conflict, there are also unconfirmed reports of heavy lighting and gunfire at the Khan Yunis Sea. The Israeli army has expressed fears that at least four of its soldiers may have been taken captive by Hamas. The situation remains fluid, with Israeli media reporting on multiple ongoing security events throughout Gaza.
