The Israeli Navy is preparing to interdict the #Global_Sumud_Flotilla, with an operational plan being devised to board the vessels, according to social media reports from this morning, September 21st, 2025. A final decision on the flotilla's fate had not yet been made by the political echelon as of the latest updates. This development follows reports and social media activity concerning the flotilla, including claims that an image circulating of the "Gaza Flotilla" was AI-generated, with giveaways being jumbled words on vessels and messed-up flags. Separately, earlier today, the Iron Dome system intercepted two rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashdod at approximately 7:30 AM UTC, and Israel announced the closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing to Jordan for passenger traffic following a deadly attack, in coordination with Jordanian and Palestinian authorities. In parallel, IDF forces have continued operations in Gaza, neutralizing terrorists and destroying military infrastructure. Specifically, forces operating under the southern command, including the 98 Okba and 162 divisions, engaged and eliminated armed terrorist squads. The 99 division forces have focused on impairing Hamas infrastructure in the northern Gaza Strip, while naval forces eliminated a terrorist off the coast. Forces in Khan Yunis and Rafah also located and eliminated Hamas terrorists in observation posts. The Israel Defense Forces have also significantly expanded the use of robotic explosive devices in Gaza over the past week to destroy buildings and neutralize threats before ground force entry. These remotely operated systems carry large explosive charges, designed to reduce risks to IDF personnel by detonating before troops advance into areas. Egypt has announced the deployment of forces to the Sinai Peninsula to secure its border, citing risks including terrorism and smuggling, and reiterated its refusal to expand military operations in Gaza or facilitate Palestinian displacement.
