IDF forces operating under the southern command, including the 98 Okba and 162 divisions, have continued aggressive operations in Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip over the past day, neutralizing numerous terrorists and destroying military infrastructure. The forces engaged and eliminated armed terrorist squads identified near their positions through precise aerial attacks. The operations are part of "Operation Gideon B," aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure and protecting Israeli residents. Reports from the IDF indicate that during activities in Gaza City, forces eliminated terrorists attempting to carry out attacks on IDF personnel. In one instance, an armed terrorist squad was identified and eliminated by air attack. Another engagement involved the elimination of several terrorists and the destruction of weapons caches, evidenced by the observation of sub-explosives at the site. The 162 division forces also destroyed hidden cargo intended to harm IDF forces. In the northern Gaza Strip, the 99 division forces have been focused on impairing Hamas infrastructure, destroying military buildings and infrastructure. Separately, IDF naval forces eliminated a terrorist off the coast who posed a threat to land forces. In Khan Yunis and Rafah, forces from the Gaza Division (143) located observation posts containing Hamas terrorists, who were subsequently eliminated by an Air Force strike on the building. These ongoing operations follow reports from earlier this morning, September 21st, 2025, that the Iron Dome system intercepted two rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashdod at approximately 7:30 AM UTC. Israel also announced the closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing to Jordan for passenger traffic today, citing a deadly attack, a decision made in coordination with Jordanian and Palestinian authorities.
