Twenty-five Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on September 14th, 2025, according to Al Jazeera's sources in Gaza's hospitals. The reports emerged this morning following a period of heightened activity in the region. These casualties occurred during the reporting window from 6:46 AM UTC to 7:46 AM UTC on September 14th, 2025. This follows earlier reports from between 1:45 AM and 2:15 AM UTC of heavy gunfire and clashes in western Gaza, including unconfirmed social media posts describing "violent packets west of Ghura," and an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle near Al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza at approximately 2:15 AM UTC. Separately, former Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi admitted on September 14th, 2025, that the concept of security in the Gaza envelope "collapsed" prior to the October 7th attacks, describing the events as a "great failure" during a conversation with residents of Ein Hashav. Halevi acknowledged a significant breakdown in intelligence and preparedness that preceded the Hamas attacks. In parallel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli police are scheduled to conduct a joint exercise today at noon local time in Eilat, according to a statement from the IDF's official X account. The exercise will involve significant movement of security forces, sea vessels, and aircraft, with the IDF assuring the public there is no cause for concern.
