Veteran press photographer Reuven Castro was injured during an incident in Petah this evening, September 13th, 2025, with the circumstances surrounding his injury now under investigation by the Israeli police. The Israeli police confirmed the event and wished Mr. Castro good health in a statement released via their official X account. This incident occurred following an evening event in Petah. No further details regarding the nature of the event or the specific circumstances of Mr. Castro's injury were immediately available, beyond the confirmation of an ongoing investigation. In related regional news, U.S. Secretary Rubio is en route to Israel, aiming to address hostage return, humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, and the threat posed by Hamas. This visit coincides with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) preparations for an offensive in Gaza City, following evacuation orders that have led an estimated 280,000 Palestinians to relocate. Separately, journalist Yossi Yeoshua reported on a failed Mossad assassination attempt in Qatar involving Hamas, an operation that would have required prior notification to CENTCOM due to its proximity to an American base.
