'Gaza is burning': Israeli Defence Minister after intense overnight strikes

Katz's remarks come as Israel plans fresh Gaza City offensive; US Secretary of State Rubio suggests operation has already begun

Jerusalem, Updated At : 10:08 AM Sep 16, 2025 IST

Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Monday, September 15, 2025. AP/PTI

Israel's Defence Minister on Tuesday said that “Gaza is burning” after heavy strikes overnight targeted Gaza City.

Defence Minister Israel Katz's remarks come as Israel has been planning a new offensive targeting Gaza City.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to journalists while leaving Israel for Qatar, suggested the offensive had begun.

“The Israelis have begun to take operations there. So we think we have a very short window of time in which a deal can happen,” Rubio said.

“We don't have months anymore, and we probably have days and maybe a few weeks.”

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