BREAKING: In the past 29 minutes, between 1:36 AM UTC and 2:06 AM UTC on September 28th, 2025, Israeli forces have reportedly gained control of approximately 57% of Gaza City, excluding the Turkmen and new neighborhoods, according to a source on X (formerly Twitter). This development comes as questions are being raised about the continued progress of Israeli operations without significant resistance. The exact nature of any ongoing resistance or lack thereof remains a subject of discussion. Previous reports from September 28th, 2025, detailed the Trump administration's release of a comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, which includes the destruction of Hamas's offensive weaponry and offers amnesty or safe passage to militants, alongside a prisoner and hostage exchange framework. This plan was released during the reporting window between 11:36 PM UTC on September 27th and 1:36 AM UTC on September 28th, 2025. Earlier developments on September 27th, 2025, included Belgium formally recognizing a Palestinian state, a move announced by official Maxime Prévot, who also urged the European Union to impose sanctions on Israel. Hamas had also reportedly signaled readiness for a ceasefire and assented to an Egyptian-backed framework for Gaza management, according to AlHadath, with the United States having also put forth a comprehensive plan for an immediate ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and humanitarian aid delivery. Further context from previous reports on September 27th, 2025, indicated the elimination of Hamas operative Muhammad Ahmad Yousef al-Jamal and Hamas terrorist Sari Idris Muhammad al-Aqrab by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet. Reports also noted over 750,000 Palestinians had evacuated Gaza City, and hospital sources reported 51 Palestinian fatalities resulting from Israeli attacks since dawn on September 27th. The sale of UN-provided aid flour at 50 shekels ($15) per sack and collaboration between the two largest clans in Gaza City to establish local militias were also highlighted.
