Israeli occupation forces demolished the remaining structures of the village of Khillet al-Dabaa in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, today, September 17th, 2025, for the second time. The demolition, carried out with bulldozers, destroyed caves, residential tents, the water network, sanitation units, and solar panels, according to the head of the village council in Al-Tuwani, Mohammed Rabee, who spoke to the official news agency. The village was previously razed in early May, with over 25 homes and agricultural structures demolished, and its residents forcibly evacuated. Earlier today, Israeli forces also stormed the city of Nablus, as reported by شبكة قدس الإخبارية. These actions follow Israeli ground operations in Gaza City, which have led to significant connectivity disruptions in the northern sector. Pope Francis reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and highlighting unacceptable conditions and forced displacement. In related developments, Fiji officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem on September 17th, 2025, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in attendance. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated this morning that the Israeli economy remains strong and requested a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. False alarms for suspected drone infiltration were reported in Be'er Ora, southern Israel, around 5:05 AM UTC, attributed by the IDF to false identification. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance on Jerusalem.
