Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Israel Police National Counter-Terrorism Unit today, September 14th, 2025, at the base of the unit, marking its 50th anniversary. This event occurred as reports emerged concerning the route and passenger capacity of an upcoming flight for the Prime Minister to the United States. Speculation about the Prime Minister's flight to the U.S. suggests a potential route change or extension, possibly due to concerns about certain European countries denying passage. One report from i24news cited fears that France might refuse the plane permission to fly over its territory, leading to a revised flight plan that could add approximately 600 km to the journey and necessitate a reduction in passengers and accompanying journalists. The Prime Minister made these remarks at the start of a special Government meeting. Earlier today, between 11:31 AM and 12:01 PM UTC, Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The visit took place as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to issue evacuation warnings in Gaza City, urging residents to move to safer areas ahead of planned strikes on Hamas infrastructure. The IDF estimated that over 300,000 Palestinians had evacuated Gaza City. The IDF previously issued evacuation warnings for Gaza City's Tel Alhah neighborhood at approximately 10:40 AM UTC today, following earlier alerts for the Gaza Port and Al-Remal areas. These warnings targeted specific blocks and streets identified as containing Hamas terror infrastructure, with residents urged to evacuate south towards designated humanitarian zones. The IDF confirmed striking two high-rise towers in Gaza City following prior evacuation warnings, stating Hamas had used them for surveillance and to prepare attacks.
