U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to land at Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday at 3 p.m. for a five-hour visit to Israel, according to a report from "חדשות בזמן בטלגרם - קבוצת החדשות הגדו..." on October 9th, 2025. The visit comes as violent raids continue on Gaza City, with the IDF reporting the elimination of two Hamas activists in response to ongoing attempts to attack IDF forces in the Gaza Strip, as stated by "חדשות - הקבינט הביטחוני." This period covers 29 minutes of activity from 6:38 PM to 7:08 PM UTC. The Israeli military conducted an "exceptional attack" in Gaza City, targeting two Hamas operatives, with sources indicating it was not an attempt to eliminate a senior official, according to "ברק בטש - Barak Betesh" and "חדשות - הקבינט הביטחוני." "עמית סגל" reported that the purpose of the attack was two Hamas operatives and that the target was a tower. Separately, "الناشط حمزة المصري" updated that an occupation bombing of a house belonging to the "Ghabun" family on Al-Thalatheni Street resulted in four martyrs, nine wounded, and dozens missing under the rubble. "עמית סגל" also reported that Whitkoff and Kushner entered Netanyahu. Meanwhile, previous reports from October 9th indicated that the Israeli cabinet had concluded its meeting and a new government session was commencing, following declarations by Hamas and Houthi leaders about the end of the Gaza war. President Trump had previously declared the war over and indicated that kidnappers would be released in early October. Roads in Jerusalem and Highway 1 are expected to be blocked on Sunday morning due to Trump's visit. Previous reports also detailed continued reports of strikes within Gaza, including the targeting of an inhabited building belonging to the Ghabboun family on Al-Thalathiini Street, with an unknown number of casualties. The American Foundation GHF reportedly dismantled the Netzarim Aid Center. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had instructed the IDF to respond with significant force against any Hamas threats. Egypt has communicated to U.S. diplomats its refusal to permit a permanent Israeli presence along the Gaza-Egypt border, while Israel maintains its stance on positions within the Philadelphi Corridor to prevent arms smuggling.
