Israeli forces launched a ground attack involving tanks entering Gaza City this morning, September 16th, 2025, according to Axios media. This development follows a series of widespread attacks, including air strikes and artillery fire, that have been ongoing across various neighborhoods of Gaza City since early this morning. The ground operation marks an escalation of the military activity reported in the area. During the reporting window from 3:32 AM to 4:01 AM UTC, Israeli forces continued widespread attacks across Gaza City, targeting neighborhoods such as Sabra, Darja, Dergwan, Shati refugee camp, and Tel Alvah, according to Palestinian reports. These operations, which included air strikes, artillery fire, and explosives, have resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries, with many individuals reported missing beneath collapsed buildings. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly utilized "trapped robots," described as explosives-filled devices designed to collapse structural complexes, to neutralize threats to maneuvering forces. Earlier in the reporting period, around 2:31 AM UTC, activist Hamza Al-Masri reported that Israeli forces conducted bombing operations targeting a 'robot of 2' northwest of Gaza City, followed by an air strike near the intelligence zone. These actions were part of a broader pattern of strikes targeting homes and areas across Gaza City, which had resulted in casualties and damage prior to the ground incursion.
