Fri Sep 26 22:58:52 UTC 2025: **Headline: Dozens Killed in Gaza as Netanyahu Vows to “Finish the Job”**

**Gaza City –** Israeli military strikes across Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 60 Palestinians on Friday, according to medical sources. The escalating attacks, particularly in Gaza City, come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations, promising to continue the offensive against Hamas.

At least 30 deaths were reported in Gaza City itself, where Israel intensified its attacks following a ground operation launched on September 16th. Areas like al-Wehda Street, the Shati camp, the Nassr neighborhood, and the residential Remal neighborhood were struck, reportedly without prior warning to residents.

“The situation has gone from bad to worse in light of the escalation of Israeli attacks targeting different sites and locations,” reported Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili from Remal.

Compounding the devastation, 13 people were killed while attempting to obtain aid from sites run by the GHF, an organization backed by Israel and the United States.

The increased bombardment saw Israel carrying out “an air strike every eight or nine minutes” over the past 24 hours, resulting in “devastating consequences for civilians”, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

Netanyahu’s speech at the UN was met with protests, as delegates walked out in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza. He claimed his address was being broadcast to Gaza residents, urging Hamas to surrender. However, displaced Palestinians denied receiving any such messages.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to be close to brokering a deal to end the conflict and secure the release of captives. He offered no details.

Beyond the immediate casualties of the strikes, a 17-year-old boy reportedly died from starvation and lack of treatment, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has recorded at least 440 malnutrition-related deaths, including 147 children.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has been forced to suspend medical work in Gaza City due to the proximity of Israeli strikes to their clinics, citing unacceptable risks to staff and patients.

“Our clinics are encircled by Israeli forces … This is the last thing we wanted, as the needs in Gaza City are enormous,” said Jacob Granger, MSF’s emergency coordinator in Gaza.

The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, described the dire conditions in Gaza, noting “terrible obstacles” to delivering aid from Israeli authorities and emphasizing the need for a “genuine commitment to end the starvation.” Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians remain trapped in Gaza City.

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