Overview

• Gaza’s Health Ministry said 79 people were killed and 228 wounded in the past 24 hours, including 9 killed and 33 wounded at aid distribution points.
• The ministry reported cumulative casualties since October 7, 2023 at 65,141 dead and 165,925 injured.
• Russia’s Foreign Ministry said its missions helped 50 people—26 Russian citizens and 24 close relatives—exit Gaza via Kerem Abu Salim and the Allenby crossing to Jordan.
• The first evacuated family of nine arrived at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport, including surgeon Sami Abu Snima, who described the campaign as a “war of annihilation.”
• The Israel Defense Forces announced on September 16 a push into Gaza City with artillery and air support to dismantle Hamas and free hostages, and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the city was “in flames” after night strikes.