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Gaza Is Burning’: Israel Pushes Into Gaza City Amid Global Outcry

  A woman reacts as Palestinians inspect the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City, September 16, 2025.  Israel has launched a long-anticipated ground assault on Gaza City, with Defence Minister Israel Katz declaring, “Gaza is burning” as troops and armour advanced into the enclave’s largest urban centre. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation, part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots II , aims to dismantle Hamas’ remaining strongholds and secure the release of hostages. The offensive follows days of intensified airstrikes that have flattened residential blocks and driven tens of thousands to flee, though Israeli officials estimate only about 40% of the city’s one million residents have evacuated. Gaza’s health authorities report dozens killed overnight, with hospitals warning they are overwhelmed amid famine conditions. The United Nations has condemned the assault, with a Commission of Inquiry concluding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza...
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Ceasefire Deal in Gaza: Hostages Freed and Prisoners Released


In a significant development in the Middle East, Hamas has released three hostages as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The hostages, Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Siegel, were handed over to the Red Cross in the southern Gaza Strip. This release is part of the fourth round of exchanges under the ceasefire agreement, which also saw Israel releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners.

The ceasefire, which began six weeks ago, aims to release a total of 33 hostages and nearly 2,000 prisoners, as well as facilitate the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza and increase humanitarian aid to the devastated territory. The next phase of negotiations will focus on releasing the remaining hostages and extending the truce indefinitely.

The Rafah border crossing with Egypt has also reopened, allowing thousands of Palestinians in need of medical care to access treatment. This development signals that the ceasefire agreement is gaining traction, although the situation remains fragile.

As negotiations continue, the hope is that this ceasefire will pave the way for a lasting peace in the region.



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