The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 717 - IDF says half of Gaza City emptied as troops roll in
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Sep 22, 2025 Emanuel Fabian, Military correspondent for The Times of Israel, offers an on-the-ground look at the current military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. He discusses the significant evacuation of civilians from Gaza City as IDF troops advance. Humanitarian challenges arise as frustrations grow over Hamas obstructing aid distribution, prompting questions about the IDF's potential role in delivering assistance. Fabian also covers the recent drone strike in southern Lebanon, detailing the casualties and the IDF’s investigations into the incident.
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Gaza City Partial Evacuation
- Large portions of Gaza City near IDF operations have largely emptied as civilians flee south.
- Emanuel Fabian says about 400,000–450,000 people still remain and numbers drop as the offensive advances.
Methodical Urban Tactics
- The IDF is using a slow, methodical approach combining airstrikes, artillery and remote-controlled armored vehicles.
- Fabian notes the army avoids immediate close-quarter combat and relies on clearing and explosive-deployment tools first.
Rocket Threat Waning But Persistent
- Rocket fire from Gaza has become increasingly rare, with isolated launches now occurring roughly every two weeks.
- Fabian warns Israel will not reach the last rocket or operative, making sporadic launches a continuing risk.