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Hamas Posts 'Farewell' Image of 48 Captives as Israel Readies Gaza City Ground Push

The release heightens a confrontation over the hostages against a military campaign poised to expand.

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Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip take part in a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity and calling for an end to the war, outside the Old City of Jerusalem, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Overview

  • Israeli forces intensified overnight airstrikes across Gaza, hitting roughly 100 targets and signaling "unprecedented force" ahead of a ground advance on Gaza City.
  • Hamas warned that an Israeli entry into Gaza City would end any chance of recovering captives and threatened harm to the hostages.
  • Israeli authorities say about 480,000 people have evacuated Gaza City since late August, while Gaza’s Health Ministry reports more than 65,000 deaths since 2023.
  • UNICEF reported that therapeutic food for malnourished children was stolen from four trucks in Gaza City, highlighting the peril facing aid deliveries.
  • Hostage families led large protests in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv calling for a deal, as Israeli officials estimate around 20 captives may still be alive and President Trump suggested fewer than 20 remain.