178 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Representative Gregory Meeks, sent a letter to Israeli leadership on September 26th, 2025, urging them to oppose the potential annexation of the West Bank. The letter, shared via X by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, states that annexation is not in Israel's interest and risks further instability and violence, hindering prospects for a two-state solution. The representatives emphasized the need to focus on ending the war in Gaza, addressing the humanitarian situation, and securing the release of hostages. The timing of this letter falls within the reporting window of September 25th, 2025, 11:37:04 PM to September 26th, 2025, 12:07:02 AM UTC. This development follows President Donald Trump's earlier statements on September 25th, 2025, via Twitter, where he declared he "won't allow Israel to annex the West Bank" and stated, "There was enough, it's time to stop." These comments were made amidst ongoing discussions about a potential hostage deal, with the President having previously expressed optimism after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In related maritime activity, the Gabriella Flotilla reported experiencing radio interference, including jamming and music, between 11:07 PM and 11:36 PM UTC on September 25th, 2025. Participant Greta Thunberg noted on X that multiple vessels were affected. The Spanish Navy patrol ship "Furort" (P-46) sailed from Cartagena, Spain, to support the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza. Earlier on September 25th, North Brigade forces destroyed 33 buildings in the Beit Hanon area, an action described as an act of vengeance. Palestinian groups also reportedly attempted to shoot down an IDF helicopter over Gaza with a surface-to-air missile, which missed. Israeli troops destroyed a Hamas position and confirmed the death of Hamas terrorist Wael Matriyah.
