AL-JAZEERA: London Mayor Sadiq Khan stressed that what is taking place in the Gaza Strip amounts to genocide.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s public broadcaster reported that ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered outside a military prison in Tel Aviv to demonstrate against the arrest of draft evaders.

US MEDIA: US Senator Bernie Sanders said that the Gaza war is genocide, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extremist government of pursuing a policy of ethnic cleansing. He called for immediate action to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and steps toward granting Palestinians a state.

UNSC: According to UN Security Council sources, the ten elected member states are pushing for a vote on a draft resolution demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The ten countries are Algeria, Guyana, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hamas official Ghazi Hamad says Israel attempted to assassinate the group’s negotiators in Doha, accusing the US—and Trump personally—of complicity in both the strike and the wider genocide in Gaza.

Doha Assassination Attempt: Hamas Official Tells What Really Happened

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Satellite images of several areas in Gaza show that the targeting of the towers directly led to the mass displacement of Palestinians due to the intensity of the bombing and destruction. This reinforces the Israeli army’s claim that it has resorted to a policy of “massive firepower” to empty neighborhoods and push residents toward the southern part of the besieged enclave.

Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Gaza City as Death Toll Tops 65,000

AL-JAZEERA: Al-Jazeera confirmed that journalist Mohammed Al-Sawalhi was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City.

#متابعة| ارتقاء الصحفي محمد علاء الصوالحي مصور قناة القدس اليوم في استهداف على مدينة غزة pic.twitter.com/oEm8dHIeEj

— المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) September 17, 2025

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he has begun negotiations with the United States over what he called the “division of Gaza’s lands,” describing them as “real estate spoils.” According to Yedioth Ahronoth, his comments came during a real estate conference in Tel Aviv, tied to US President Donald Trump’s administration’s view of Gaza’s reconstruction as a “profitable investment.”

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Four Palestinians were injured after Israeli settlers attacked a Bedouin community east of the village of Ramon near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, stealing a herd of sheep belonging to local residents.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Channel 12 reported, citing military sources, that the security establishment has recently detected an increasing intent to carry out operations targeting Israelis abroad.

AXIOS: Axios reported, citing a source, that Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in London today in an effort to restart negotiations.

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas said that the massacre committed by Israeli forces in bombing Palestinians during their forced displacement from Gaza City exposes the continuation of genocide. The movement described the massacre as a message of defiance and contempt for Tuesday’s UN report that documented Israel’s crime of genocide against the Palestinian people.

AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced that, in coordination with the Mujahideen Brigades, they shelled concentrations of Israeli troops near the Murajja Junction south of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: There are moments in geopolitics when the farce is so elaborate, the hypocrisy so bald, that it deserves a standing ovation. The current theater surrounding India, the United States, Pakistan, and the peculiar role of Israel is one of those moments.

Read the latest article by Junaid S. Ahmad

Diplomacy or Drama? The Farcical Axis of Washington, Islamabad, and Tel Aviv

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Hospital sources confirmed that 75 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since this morning, including 53 in Gaza City, amid ongoing heavy bombardment.

AL-JAZEERA: Senior Hamas political bureau member Ghazi Hamad told Al Jazeera that with Israel’s escalation, “it is not only us who are targeted, but the entire nation.” He said Netanyahu seeks to reshape the Middle East, requiring an Arab stance. Hamad added that Hamas’s experience with the US mediator was bitter due to repeated backtracking, stressing that Hamas treats prisoners according to its values, and that Israel itself endangers them.

EU COUNCIL: European Council President Antonio Costa welcomed the European Commission’s proposals to suspend certain trade provisions in the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli occupation forces have killed nearly 3,000 Palestinians and injured almost 20,000 others attempting to secure food aid in the Gaza Strip over the past 23 months, according to an investigation by The New Humanitarian.

The news outlet said that almost 200 attacks on aid seekers between January 2024 and the end of July this year resulted in over 1,200 people killed and close to 4,700 injured.

Israel Killed nearly 3,000 Palestinians Seeking Aid in Gaza – New Investigation

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The arms experts stressed the report’s significance at a time when Albanese faces what they described as “unprecedented and unjustified attacks” from the US and Israeli governments.

‘Unjustified Attacks’ – Arms Trade Experts Back Albanese’s Latest Report

AL-JAZEERA: A source at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza confirmed that 13 Palestinians were killed and others wounded when Israeli forces bombed the hospital’s western gate.

HAARETZ: Haaretz quoted Israeli officers admitting that the army has been recruiting militias in Gaza to carry out military tasks in exchange for money and land control. One militia, reportedly from the Abu Shabab family, is armed and coordinated with both the army and Shin Bet. The militias also profit from controlling aid routes and charging for land permits to set up tents. Officers warned that these groups could eventually turn against the Israeli army, stressing there is no real control over them in the field.

UN OCHA: The UN Office for Human Rights in Palestine reported that at least 75 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli prisons since October 7, 2023, documenting cases of torture at the hands of Israeli soldiers.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources reported casualties after Israeli forces targeted a group of Palestinians outside Al-Sahaba Medical Complex in Gaza City, as part of intensified bombings aimed at forcing displacement.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The arms experts stressed the report’s significance at a time when Albanese faces what they described as “unprecedented and unjustified attacks” from the US and Israeli governments.

Neither Imperialism, Nor Zionism: Reclaiming Palestine

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 98 Palestinians were killed and 385 wounded in the past 24 hours amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Four more Palestinians, including two children, died from starvation, raising the total deaths from Israeli-enforced famine to 432 since October 7, 2023. The overall toll from Israel’s genocide has now reached 65,062 killed and 165,697 wounded.

TURKISH PRESIDENCY: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that Muslims “will not give up an inch” of their rights in occupied East Jerusalem. Speaking at a foundation-stone ceremony for Turkey’s new Foreign Ministry building in Ankara, he said no one can stop Turkey from standing with the oppressed in Gaza facing Israeli brutality.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: After more than five decades of political, economic, and military collaboration, American imperialism and Israeli Zionism have become indistinguishable.

Read the latest article by Dr. M. Reza Behnam

Neither Imperialism, Nor Zionism: Reclaiming Palestine

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Over 20 of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations have called on governments to urgently intervene in Gaza after a United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded for the first time that Israel is committing genocide.

Over 20 NGOs Demand Intervention following UN Genocide Finding on Gaza

51 Palestinians Killed Since Morning

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Hospital sources in Gaza reported that 51 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since dawn Wednesday, including 38 in Gaza City.

Israeli Airstrike on Al-Sudaniya Area

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted the Al-Sudaniya area of Gaza City. Yesterday, the Israeli army launched its ground operation to seize Gaza City, deploying two divisions. The military said the operation aims to “destroy Hamas’s infrastructure and defeat it.”

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2024, 31,000 new immigrants arrived while 82,000 people emigrated from Israel.

EU COMMISSION: The European Union’s foreign policy chief announced that the Commission adopted a proposal for the partial suspension of Israel’s customs preferences. She said the aim is not to punish Israel but to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. She stressed that all member states agree the Gaza situation is critical, while also warning of deteriorating conditions in the West Bank undermining a two-state solution.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Israeli occupation army continued its military escalation in Gaza City on Wednesday, coinciding with the expansion of the ground offensive as part of what it calls Operation Gideon Chariots 2.

Genocide Deepens: Over 65,000 Killed as Israel Expands Gaza City Offensive

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Amnesty International said the international community cannot plead ignorance as evidence of Israel committing genocide mounts.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that families of Israeli captives stormed a rest hall at the court during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, forcing him to leave immediately. Netanyahu faces charges of corruption, bribery, and breach of trust in cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The recent adoption of a declaration, calling for the “peaceful path” to a “two-State solution,” has been debated as a “game changer,” yet represents little but a repetition of the same votes we have seen for three decades. Not only is the language employed minimizing and dismissive of Palestinian aspirations, but alone it is just a pat on the back for complicit parties in the Gaza genocide.

Rad the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

The UNGA Declaration on Palestinian Statehood as Performative Theater at Best

Five Killed Near Rafah Aid Center

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Emergency crews said five Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces while waiting for aid near an aid center north of Rafah, southern Gaza.

Casualties in Al-Sheikh Radwan Neighborhood

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: A source at Al-Shifa Hospital said several Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Sheikh Radwan, northern Gaza City.

Child Rescued From Rubble After 40 Hours

GAZA CIVIL DEFENSE: Gaza’s Civil Defense said it rescued Mira Masoud, a young girl who spent 40 hours trapped under rubble in Gaza City’s Al-Daraj neighborhood.

Israeli Strike on Home in Al-Shati Refugee Camp

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted a home in the market area of Al-Shati Refugee Camp, west of Gaza City. The Israeli army announced it had struck 150 sites in Gaza City over the past 24 hours as part of its ongoing military operations.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The spokesman for Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital said 40 patients left seeking safety amid escalating bombardment, leaving only 8 cases and 30 staff remaining in the facility.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Emergency crews reported two Palestinians killed and more than 50 injured by Israeli fire while waiting for aid near a distribution center north of Rafah.

A Palestinian captures the moment he and his family survived after the occupation detonated a booby-trapped robot at a school in Tel al-Hawa, Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/0GY7ODvERE

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) September 17, 2025

AL-JAZEERA: Communication and internet services were cut across much of Gaza City amid intensifying bombardment, complicating aid delivery and information flow.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Local sources said Israeli military vehicles opened fire in the eastern areas of Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza, alongside artillery shelling targeting the same area.

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Israeli Forces Detonate Booby-Trapped Robots in Northwest Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Medical sources at Nasser Medical Complex reported that three Palestinians from one family were killed in an Israeli strike on a displacement tent in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

GAZA GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: The Gaza Government Media Office said more than one million Palestinians remain rooted in Gaza City and the north, firmly rejecting forced displacement.

Casualties and Airstrikes:

Medical sources in Gaza hospitals report that 12 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since dawn today, with seven of the victims in Gaza City.

In southern Gaza, an Israeli strike on a displaced persons’ tent in Mawasi Khan Yunis killed three members of the same family.

Local sources also reported a series of Israeli airstrikes on the eastern parts of Gaza City.

Demolitions and Explosions:

A local source stated that Israeli forces detonated booby-trapped robots near the Sheikh Radwan pond in northwestern Gaza City.

An Al Jazeera correspondent also reported that the Israeli army is carrying out building demolition operations in southern Gaza City.

European Union Stance:

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that an Israeli ground offensive on Gaza would mean more death, destruction, and displacement.

West Bank Raids:

Local Palestinian sources report that Israeli forces are continuing their incursion into the Khallet al-Amoud neighborhood in Nablus, in the northern West Bank, conducting raids and arrests.

UK on Israeli Entry Ban:

Britain’s Minister of State for the Middle East stated that Israel’s decision to prevent two British MPs from entering the occupied Palestinian territories is unacceptable.

Airstrikes and Demolitions:

An Israeli airstrike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed a Palestinian man, his wife, and their daughter.

In the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood, a strike on a residential apartment killed two Palestinians and wounded others.

Separately, Israeli aircraft bombed a residential tower east of Nuseirat camp.

Local sources also reported that Israeli forces are carrying out demolitions of residential buildings near the Sheikh Radwan pond in northern Gaza.

Booby-trapped vehicles:

Israeli forces reportedly detonated an armored vehicle packed with explosives to demolish homes in the southern part of the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood.

Over 100 Palestinians Killed as Israel Launches ‘New Phase’ of Gaza City Invasion

Aid Agencies:

More than 20 aid agencies have signed a letter to the United Nations, urging world leaders to take immediate action to end what the genocide in Gaza. The agencies stated that the “militarization of the aid system” in Gaza is deadly, noting that thousands are being shot while trying to access aid. They warn that Gaza will face its deadliest period in history if no action is taken.

Canadian Foreign Ministry:

The Canadian Foreign Ministry called the Israeli ground offensive on Gaza “horrific,” stating that it worsens the humanitarian crisis and threatens the release of hostages.

Canada called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unrestricted aid delivery, and the release of all hostages.

The ministry also affirmed that the Israeli government must abide by international law.

‘I Killed a Lot of Children’: Israeli Soldiers Confess to Gaza Massacres

Norwegian Refugee Council:

The Norwegian Refugee Council said that the findings of the UN Commission of Inquiry on genocide in Gaza reflect the suffering of their colleagues on the ground. The council stressed that international law is clear and requires the protection of civilians, the delivery of aid, and an end to the genocide.

A Landmark UN Report on Gaza Genocide: Professor Triestino Mariniello Explains

Irish President:

Irish President Michael D. Higgins stated that Israel and the countries that supply it with weapons should be excluded from the United Nations. He argued that the international community should no longer hesitate to end trade with the “perpetrators of these crimes against our fellow human beings.” He also criticized some of the most powerful EU countries for their silence regarding the “humanitarian tragedy” faced by the people of Gaza.

Oxfam:

The head of humanitarian affairs for the organization Oxfam told Al-Jazeera that Israel is not granting the organization permits to bring aid into Gaza.

‘High Cost for Israel’ – EU Proposes to Reimpose Duties on Israeli Goods

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Palestinian sources said Israeli forces carried out demolitions of residential buildings around Sheikh Radwan pool, north of Gaza City.

OXFAM: The head of humanitarian affairs at Oxfam told Al Jazeera that Israel is not granting the organization permits to deliver aid into Gaza.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that about 260 former employees and directors of Israel’s internal security agency (Shin Bet) oppose the appointment of David Zini as head of the agency.

FRENCH FM: The French Foreign Ministry said France strongly condemns the extension and intensification of the Israeli assault on central Gaza City, calling on Israel to end the destructive campaign that has no military justification and resume negotiations immediately.

HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas said Israeli claims that resistance forces use residential towers in Gaza City for military purposes are lies to justify crimes. Hamas added that accusations of preventing civilians from leaving the city are misleading, aimed at covering up Israel’s systematic destruction.

ANSARALLAH: Ansarallah’s military spokesperson said they carried out a military operation with a hypersonic ballistic missile targeting a sensitive Israeli site in Jaffa, while drones targeted Ramon Airport in Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat).

AL-JAZEERA: Dr. Mohammad Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, told Al Jazeera that the death toll in Gaza is likely to rise sharply due to the intensity of Israeli bombardment, warning that the health system is collapsing.

AL-JAZEERA: Al Jazeera’s correspondent reported that Israeli drones targeted Al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital in Al-Nasr neighborhood, west of Gaza City.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Gaza hospitals reported that at least  106 Palestinians were killed since dawn, as Israel escalates its assault on Gaza City with raids, bombardments, and ground incursions.

Over 100 Palestinians Killed as Israel Launches ‘New Phase’ of Gaza City Invasion

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli stocks are on track for a five-day losing streak as the intensification of Israel’s ongoing genocidal assault on Gaza triggers renewed investor anxiety, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

‘Sort of Isolation’: Israeli Stocks on Losing Streak as Gaza City Operation Intensifies

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israel launched an attack on Yemen’s port of Hodeidah on Tuesday, the latest in a series of airstrikes against the country.

Israel Attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, Ansarallah Says ‘Depth of Entry’ Foiled

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel’s public broadcaster reported that Israeli defense systems intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. The Israeli Home Front Command confirmed that sirens sounded in greater Tel Aviv, areas east of it, and in settlements in the southern occupied West Bank. Israeli media also noted that the presidential “Wing of Zion” plane was forced to make an emergency landing during a training flight after the launch.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Haaretz exposes widespread PTSD, a sharp rise in suicides, and testimonies from Israeli soldiers openly admitting to massacres, including the deliberate shooting of Palestinian civilians and children.

‘I Killed a Lot of Children’: Israeli Soldiers Confess to Gaza Massacres