Gaza City / East Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli ground forces will soon enter Gaza City, following a series of heavy airstrikes that killed at least 52 people across the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 32 in Gaza City alone.
In the early hours of the day, Israeli warplanes targeted residential areas, including the destruction of a high-rise building in Gaza City. Images from the scene showed widespread devastation as emergency workers searched through rubble for survivors.
Netanyahu, in a televised statement, warned civilians in Gaza City to evacuate immediately, stating that military operations would intensify in the coming hours. “Anyone who stays behind is risking their life,” he said.
The escalation comes amid continued fighting in the occupied West Bank. In occupied East Jerusalem, six people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting attack that Israeli authorities have blamed on two Palestinians from the West Bank. The assailants were reportedly shot dead by Israeli police at the scene.
Meanwhile, Palestinian officials and rights groups have condemned what they call a systematic campaign of displacement, pointing to Israeli military operations and settlement expansion across Palestinian territories.
Mustafa Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian politician and activist, said ongoing raids and settler activity are “eliminating any chance for a Palestinian state,” further eroding hopes for a two-state solution.
The Israeli military has intensified operations in both Gaza and the West Bank in recent weeks, citing security threats. However, the death toll continues to rise, drawing concern from international observers and humanitarian groups about the scale of civilian casualties and displacement.
![Five Key Takeaways from Trump-Starmer Meeting in the UK Aylesbury, UK – September 18, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented a united front on major global issues during a joint press conference at Chequers, wrapping up Trump’s three-day visit to the United Kingdom. Despite recent tensions between Washington and European allies, the meeting underscored strong transatlantic ties as the two leaders discussed Ukraine, NATO, Gaza, Afghanistan, and more. 1. Trump Says Putin ‘Let Him Down’ Over Ukraine President Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the prolonged war in Ukraine, admitting he underestimated the challenge of resolving the conflict. “I thought it would be easiest because of my relationship with President Putin, but he’s let me down,” Trump said. PM Starmer reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine, vowing to increase pressure on Russia and push for a lasting peace deal. 2. Divergence on Gaza, But Unity Against Hamas While both leaders condemned Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, they differed on the broader approach to the Gaza conflict. Trump avoided criticizing Israel’s ongoing military campaign, which has killed over 65,000 Palestinians, calling October 7 “one of the worst days in the history of humanity.” Starmer's previous pledge to recognize a Palestinian state was noted as a “point of disagreement,” but Trump praised the UK leader’s strong stance against Hamas. 3. Trump Praises NATO and Increased Defense Spending Once a vocal NATO critic, Trump struck a different tone, applauding the alliance’s commitment to boost defense spending. “I want to thank NATO and our wonderful head of NATO, Mark [Rutte]… They’ve done a great job,” he said, highlighting a new pledge for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Trump emphasized U.S. support in supplying weapons to NATO allies, stressing that the alliance was now “paying its fair share.” 4. Bagram Airbase Back in Focus Trump hinted at possible negotiations with the Taliban for the U.S. to regain access to the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, which was vacated in 2021 during the Biden administration’s withdrawal. “We’re trying to get it back,” Trump said, citing its strategic location near China’s nuclear facilities. The Taliban, however, quickly dismissed the proposal, stating they welcome engagement with the U.S. but will not allow any foreign military presence. 5. Trump Weighs in on Kimmel Firing Trump also addressed the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC, following political controversy over remarks involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. “Jimmy Kimmel was fired because he had bad ratings… He’s not a talented person,” Trump said, dismissing concerns about free speech and framing the firing as a business decision. Conclusion: The Trump-Starmer meeting reflected a broad effort to reinforce U.S.-UK ties amid ongoing global crises. While areas of disagreement remain, particularly on Middle East policy, both leaders signaled alignment on Ukraine, NATO, and global security cooperation.](https://trendbrio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USA-TRUMP-BRITAIN-AND-KEIR-STARMER.webp)
