The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have brought equipment towards operations in Gaza City, as Israeli sources report the IDF has completed preparations for the city's conquest amid a complete stagnation in negotiations. This development follows previous reports that the IDF had finalized preparations for a major assault, designating the entire area a "red zone." Israeli sources stated that there will be "no escape from the beginning of maneuver" due to the lack of progress in negotiations. This comes as the IDF has been issuing evacuation warnings for residents in Gaza City ahead of airstrikes targeting Hamas terror infrastructure. The number of displaced individuals in Gaza has reportedly reached 680,000, with over 300,000 Palestinians having evacuated Gaza City following earlier operations. In a related incident within the reporting window, Israeli airstrikes destroyed the Women Students Building of the Islamic University of Gaza City, located at Mustafa Hinuz St., Al Rimal Quarter. The building, which housed displaced Palestinians, was bombed several times after an evacuation order was issued. The attack was reportedly scheduled for four hours after the initial alert. The Islamic University campus has been serving as a major internally displaced persons camp for Gaza City refugees, situated across the street from Al Roya 2 Tower, which was destroyed on September 8th. Previously, Israel rejected exit requests from senior Hamas officials and their families, with Hamas encouraging Gaza City residents to remain despite IDF preparations. It was also reported that Gaza City Council member Anwar Atallah escaped the Gaza Strip with his family two weeks prior via an Israel-run mechanism to third countries through Jordan.
