Israeli forces continued operations in Gaza City between 11:03 PM and 11:16 PM UTC on September 15th, 2025, with new reports indicating the presence of Abu Shabab armed militias operating against Hamas. This follows a period of intensified Israeli airstrikes and ground operations, including the destruction of buildings and reported casualties. During this 13-minute reporting window, a social media post alleged the operation of Abu Shabab armed militias in Gaza City, directing their activities against Hamas. Separately, another social media post from Faytuks Network stated that a circulating picture was old, without further clarification on its content or relevance to ongoing events. Previous reports from earlier in the evening detailed significant Israeli airstrikes, including the destruction of the al-Ghafari tower in Gaza City, with explosions heard as far as Tel Aviv. These military actions have been occurring concurrently with statements from President Donald Trump regarding Middle East peace efforts. Families of abducted individuals have also expressed frustration and concerns over the safety of captives. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously characterized Hamas as 'agents of terror and barbarism,' asserting that peace is unattainable while the group exists and holds hostages. Reports from earlier in the day also noted Israeli snipers in the Ramzun Ghufari area of Gaza City and airstrikes impacting neighborhoods like Al-Sabra and Al-Shawa Square, resulting in casualties and missing persons.
