Israeli forces conducted targeting in the vicinity of the public security junction, northwest of Gaza City, according to activist Hamza Al-Masri. This action occurred within the reporting window of 12:02:05 AM to 12:16:29 AM UTC on September 16th, 2025. During the previous reporting window, from 11:47:09 PM UTC on September 15th to 12:01:40 AM UTC on September 16th, 2025, Israeli forces intensified operations in Gaza City. Reports indicated air and artillery shelling in northwestern and northern areas, with Palestinian sources citing Israeli helicopters and armored vehicles firing at the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. Israeli jets also reportedly released flash bombs over the northwestern region, with specific strikes noted in the Karamah area. These operations coincide with ongoing political statements. On September 15th, 2025, Hamas blamed Prime Minister Netanyahu for jeopardizing hostage returns and criticized the Trump administration's stance as biased. Families of abductees have also expressed frustration regarding the captives' safety, demonstrating outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has previously characterized Hamas as "agents of terror and barbarism."
