The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have expanded operations in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood and Kafr Jabalia areas of Gaza in recent days, locating and destroying Hamas sites, including tunnels and weapon depots, according to the IDF. During these operations, dozens of operatives were killed, including a Hamas battalion commander. Separately, Hamas's Qassam Brigades released footage claiming to have destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank near Jabalia, and stated their fighters killed at least four Israeli soldiers. The Qassam Brigades also claimed to have dropped an explosive device into the hatch of an Israeli Merkava tank, destroying it. This activity occurred within the reporting window of September 11th, 2025, 3:17 PM UTC to 4:16 PM UTC. The IDF reported that during operations in the outskirts of Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood and the Kafr Jabalia area, the 162nd Division's forces destroyed dozens of Hamas sites. These included booby traps, weapon depots, and two tunnels extending hundreds of meters. The military stated that dozens of terror operatives were killed by the forces and in strikes, identifying one as a platoon commander in Hamas's Sheikh Radwan Battalion and another as the commander of a Nukhba Force cell involved in the October 7 attacks. This information was confirmed by the IDF. In related developments, a report from MintPress News indicated that Hamas released footage showing fighters destroying an Israeli Merkava tank near Jabalia, claiming the death of at least four Israeli soldiers. Separately, hackers reportedly accessed Israeli Defense Minister Israel's mobile phone, managing to obtain a screen capture and the mobile number, which was then distributed online. The report from Noam Amir, a military commentator, stated the number is no longer available. Previous reports from earlier in the day detailed Hamas leaders attending a funeral in Doha for victims of an alleged Israeli bombing, and Gazans criticizing Hamas for alleged child brainwashing.
