False alarms for suspected drone infiltration sounded in Be'er Ora, near Ramon Airport, in southern Israel this morning, September 17th, 2025, at approximately 5:05 AM UTC, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF stated that the sirens were triggered by "false identification" and the Home Front Command confirmed the incident is now over. This development occurs as Israeli forces continue their operations in Gaza City. Previous reports from September 17th, 2025, between 4:01 AM UTC and 4:46 AM UTC, indicated that Israeli troops had taken full control of the Sheikh Radwan Pool area and were advancing into the Rimal neighborhood, with movements also noted on Al-Rashid Road. These advances coincide with an estimated 400,000 Palestinians having spread from Gaza City to southern Gaza, according to assessments shared on September 17th, 2025. Previous reporting also detailed a Palestinian man being targeted by an Israeli drone while filming in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City on September 16th, 2025. 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.
