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Two people are injured, flights are halted and the airspace is closed after multiple Houthi-launched drone attacks, including some intercepted and at least one on the passenger hall of Ramon Airport near Eilat in Southern District, Israel.
Hamas published a video showing two Israeli hostages, Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel, in Gaza City, with Gilboa-Dalal stating he had survived 22 months of conflict and that hostages would remain in the city during an anticipated IDF operation.
At least 105 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shootings across the Gaza Strip on 2 September 2025, with attacks concentrated in al-Sabra and Gaza City. The violence occurred amid intensified ground operations and a blockade restricting aid.
The International Association of Genocide Scholars has determined that Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 UN Convention.
Israel's defence minister confirmed the killing of Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida in an airstrike on Gaza City. The operation followed intelligence from Israeli security agencies.
The UK summoned Russia's ambassador, Andrey Kelin, after a Russian attack on Kyiv damaged the British Council office and injured one employee. The Foreign Office demanded an end to the violence and warned of hardened Western resolve.