Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that TikTok is the "most important" weapon for securing Israel's right-wing support, in remarks made to American influencers today, September 27th, 2025, between 2:07 PM and 3:37 PM UTC. Netanyahu emphasized that while "weapons change over time," social media platforms are paramount, specifically mentioning TikTok as the "most important purchase that is going on right now," expressing hope for its approval due to its potential impact. He also identified X as crucial, noting that its owner, Elon Musk, is considered a "friend" with whom discussions should occur. In a separate development within the same reporting window, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of a drone strike that eliminated Hamas operatives in Gaza City. According to the military, the operatives were observed attempting to plant explosive devices in the ground, identified by troops from the 188th Armored Brigade before the Israeli Air Force carried out the strike. These events follow earlier assessments by Iraqi security and political officials, who believed during the period of 11:07 AM to 2:07 PM UTC today that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's threats against Iran-backed Shiite militias indicated a bid for American approval for potential attacks. In response to these perceived threats, Iraqi militias and political figures had reportedly evacuated major sites and halted mobile phone usage. Earlier this morning, September 27th, 2025, the IDF reported that over 750,000 Palestinians had evacuated Gaza City to the Strip's south as part of an intensified Israeli offensive. Hospital sources speaking to Al Jazeera also reported that 51 Palestinians had been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since dawn.
