The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released an illustration detailing progress in its operations within Gaza City, including the "Oz and Sword" and "Gideon Components (A)" phases, as forces advance to conquer the city. This development occurred within the reporting window of September 16th, 2025, 10:02 AM to 10:16 AM UTC. Concurrently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial saw a closed-door discussion regarding a request for an early adjournment. The IDF's illustration highlights the progression of forces within Gaza City, signaling a move towards the next stage of operations aimed at its conquest. This follows the IDF's announcement this morning at approximately 7:47 AM UTC of a broad ground operation throughout Gaza City, dubbed Operation "Gideon's Chariots," involving multiple divisions maneuvering within the city. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously described these operations as being at a "decisive stage." In parallel, a report from "News before everyone in Telegram" indicated that a closed-door discussion was taking place concerning a request for Prime Minister Netanyahu to leave court early. This development is in addition to his scheduled testimony later today, September 16th, 2025, at 3 PM local time. Previous reports from earlier this morning detailed the elimination of Nahmaba commander Mahmoud Said Tamar in Deir al-Balah between 7:32 AM and 7:46 AM UTC. The IDF reported striking over 850 terror targets and hundreds of operatives in Gaza City in the week prior to the ground offensive. Over 350,000 residents have reportedly evacuated Gaza City southward, according to the IDF. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported 428 deaths from famine and malnutrition in Gaza as of September 16th, 2025, with 146 of those deaths being children. Egypt has established a tent camp in Deir al-Balah for displaced individuals, with plans for three more.
