The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for a major maneuver in Gaza City in the coming days, following reports that residents will be "perpetuated" by the city, according to a Telegram post from a news outlet titled "News before everyone in Telegram". The exact nature of "perpetuation" and its timing remain unclear. This development follows a 14-minute period between 7:18 PM and 7:32 PM UTC on September 15th, 2025, during which Israeli raids occurred in the northwest of Gaza City, as reported by media personality Ali Salem. These raids were preceded by an IDF division entering Gaza City between 7:03 PM and 7:17 PM UTC, which itself followed intense air attacks described as "fire belts" in the western part of the city, according to previous reports. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on September 15th that Hamas are "agents of terror and barbarism," asserting that peace is impossible as long as the group exists. Rubio also noted that "agents of peace" are not associated with Hamas, which he stated continues to hold 48 hostages and use civilians as human shields. A Trump administration official also denied claims that President Trump was warned of a planned Israeli operation targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, labeling such accusations as "false" in a statement made between 6:18 PM and 6:49 PM UTC on September 15th.
