Israeli forces intensified operations in Gaza City, conducting air and artillery shelling in northwestern and northern areas during the 14-minute reporting window from 11:47:09 PM UTC on September 15th to 12:01:40 AM UTC on September 16th, 2025. Palestinian reports indicated Israeli helicopters and armored vehicles fired at targets in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, northwest of Gaza City. Additionally, Israeli jets released flash bombs over the same northwestern region, with specific reports of heavy strikes focusing on the Karamah area, according to social media posts. These actions follow statements from Hamas on September 15th, 2025, blaming Prime Minister Netanyahu for jeopardizing hostage returns and criticizing the Trump administration's stance as biased. Earlier reports detailed ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza City, including airstrikes and ground movements, with previous windows documenting over 35 raids and the destruction of the al-Ghafari tower. Families of abductees have also expressed frustration regarding the safety of captives, as noted in previous demonstrations outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.
