URGENT: Israel's Military Launches Expanded Operation in Gaza City Amid Rising Tensions

BREAKING NEWS: Israel Launches Expanded Operation in Gaza City Amid Rising Tensions The Israeli military has launched an expanded operation in Gaza City, targeting Hamas' military infrastructure, according to a statement from Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee. The operation began at 4:19 AM ET on September 16, 2025. Residents of Gaza City are being warned to move south immediately as the Israeli military conducts airstrikes and ground operations. The expanded operation is a significant escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has been ongoing for weeks despite diplomatic efforts. The decision to launch the operation comes after Defense Minister Israel Kataz stated that "Gaza is burning" and amid rising tensions between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has already resulted in significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure on both sides. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio left Israel earlier today and arrived in Qatar, where he plans to meet with the ruling emir as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*