Smotrich Calls for West Bank War as IRGC Threatens US Warships; IDF Kills Noa Argamani's Abductor (Sep 27, 1024 UTC, 1324 Israel) (Evening Edition)

IRGC Threat A senior IRGC Navy commander warned that Iran will target American vessels across the Indian Ocean if the United States wages a new war of aggression against the country. "If another war breaks out, we will undoubtedly attack and strike their vessels and destroyers, even in the Indian Ocean," the commander said Al-Manar TV. The warning was also reported by Middle East Eye Middle East Eye.

Armed Forces Statements Iranian Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said the war has entered a sensitive and decisive phase, and that Iran must remain prepared for new aggression despite inflicting heavy blows on the aggressor IRNA. Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said Iran's missiles and drones have become more advanced and warned of "surprises" for enemies, adding that Iran would respond to any aggression with new military technologies IRNA. Shekarchi also said Iran would continue to pursue punishing Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu even after the war ends Mehr News.

Hormuz Status Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is still waiting for an official response from the US after Trump rejected the seven-day Hormuz reopening proposal, and that reopening depends on conditions set by the Supreme National Security Council Al Jazeera BBC News. Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said enemies will not be allowed to use the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic logistical passage while Iran is denied the ability to benefit from it Al-Manar TV. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil flows through Hormuz were averaging nearly 13 million barrels a day, with one day last week exceeding 20 million barrels Iran International.

Trade Shift Iran is shifting trade north to the Caspian Sea as the US blockade of southern ports impairs Hormuz exports Al Jazeera. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Turkmenistan on its Independence Day and expressed hope for closer bilateral cooperation IRNA.

Overnight Strikes Israeli aircraft carried out an airstrike targeting the town of Qabrikha in southern Lebanon Quds News Network. Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of Zoutar El-Charqiyeh, Mifdoun, Wadi Zibqine, Dawhat Kfarman, Wadi Al-Salouqi, Beit Yahoun, and Aita al-Jabal, while helicopter gunships raided the Mifdoun-Shoukine road Al-Manar TV. An Israeli tank targeted the town of Al-Mansouri Al-Manar TV.

Drone Incident Hezbollah launched an explosive drone at Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon overnight, prompting IDF strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure sites including drone and anti-tank missile launching posts. No injuries were reported from the drone IDF Official Manniefabian. The IDF said the strikes were in response to the drone launch toward forces in the security zone IDF Official.

Lebanese Government Lebanese Foreign Minister Rajji said the Iranians have not yet realized that decision-making has returned to the Lebanese government alone Bint Jbeil News.

Elimination of Argamani's Abductor The IDF and Shin Bet announced the elimination of Saher Nidal Latfi Saqr, the terrorist filmed abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or on a motorcycle during the October 7 massacre. The strike took place in the Nuseirat area of central Gaza. Saqr was affiliated with global jihadist organizations and supplied weapons to Hamas during the war IDF Official Times of Israel Haaretz Jerusalem Post Kan News.

Child Used as Human Shield The IDF published drone footage showing a Palestinian child transporting weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza. The IDF said a terrorist exploited the child as a human shield to transfer weapons, and that troops refrained from striking upon identifying the child's presence IDF Official Manniefabian Israel Hayom.

Casualties Palestinians gathered to mourn and bury 8-year-old Muhammad Saif Al-Din Abdel Wahab Al-Shakhrit, killed by Israeli forces' gunfire in al-Mawasi, west of Rafah Quds News Network. An Israeli drone strike targeted Al-Shati refugee camp Al-Manar TV. Palestinian media reported three people wounded in IDF strikes in Gaza City early Sunday Haaretz.

Smotrich's Call for War Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to "go to war in Judea and Samaria, to do there what we did in Gaza," and to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, which he called a "terror authority." He also called for annexing southern Lebanon and territories controlled by the Israeli army in Gaza Ynetnews Al Jazeera Middle East Eye Bint Jbeil News.

General Closure Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to impose a "general closure" on the West Bank from September 27 to October 3 for the Sukkot holiday, preventing Palestinian laborers from entering settlements. Essential workers will be permitted to enter industrial zones Manniefabian Israel Hayom News 0404 IL.

Settler Violence Israeli settler militias let their sheep graze on Palestinian-owned olive trees near Yatta, south of the West Bank Quds News Network. Police are investigating a suspected arson of vehicles in Khirbet Abu Falah in the Binyamin area N12 Chat.

UNGA Diplomacy Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Nicaraguan counterpart and the UN humanitarian affairs chief on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly IRNA. Iran's Ambassador to the UN said NATO's acknowledgment that thousands of planes took off from European territory to attack Iran demonstrates Europe's "indispensable role" in facilitating US aggression IRNA.

Iceland's Response Iceland's Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir turned Netanyahu's attack back on him, saying "moral cowards are those leaders around the world who refuse to sit down and negotiate a just and lasting peace," and warned that Gaza's devastation cannot become "background noise" Quds News Network.

Ireland Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson said he regretted describing the team's fixtures against Israel as "playing against genocide," calling it a "wrong word." Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin responded from the UN General Assembly: "Israel can't keep denying what the world knows" Quds News Network.

UK Plot Revelation A former bodyguard for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was granted asylum and British citizenship before being arrested over an alleged plot to target Jews and Israeli-linked figures in Europe and the UK. The Times reported that Mossad and German intelligence uncovered the plot Times of Israel Jerusalem Post Ynetnews Arutz Sheva Israel Hayom.

DR Congo Plane Crash A plane carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in DR Congo, killing 17 people, including four civilians Al Jazeera.

Morocco Protests Protesters demonstrated in Agadir, Morocco, rejecting normalization with Israel and expressing support for Palestine Quds News Network.

South Africa Shootings At least 27 people were killed in two shooting incidents in South Africa News 0404 IL.

RAF Fairford Incident British police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces for strikes on Iran, and arrested several men on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act. An army explosive ordnance disposal team is examining vehicles, and residents in Whelford were evacuated BBC News Al Jazeera Haaretz Ynetnews. A US Air Force spokesperson said they are aware of reports but will not discuss force protection measures Bint Jbeil News.

UK Protest Arrest Massive Attack singer was arrested over a pro-Palestine protest in the UK Al Jazeera.

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan's Defense Minister Dauran Kosanov was dismissed after 14 soldiers drowned during a military exercise in the Caspian Sea last week. At least five senior defense officials were arrested, including the chief of general staff and deputy navy commander N12 Chat.

Canada Canadian Liberal MP Sean Casey said he was removed as parliamentary secretary to the veterans affairs minister after supporting legislation aimed at closing loopholes allowing Canadian military equipment to reach Israel through third countries. He was among 15 Liberal MPs who supported the measure, which was defeated Quds News Network.

Pakistan Suicide Bombing A vehicle laden with explosives rammed into a roadside checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 12 people Al Jazeera.

Yemen Offensive Yemeni government forces claimed multiple air and ground operations across Taiz province in the last 24 hours, targeting Houthi positions in Kahboub near Bab al-Mandeb Al Jazeera Al Arabiya. Yemeni Prime Minister Shai' al-Zindani said the general mobilization reflects the responsibility of every Yemeni to end the Houthi coup Al Arabiya. Civil society groups warned that Houthis are forcing children to fight on battlefields in Taiz, the west coast, Marib, and Al-Jawf Arab News. Djibouti urged the world to help as the Yemen war drives a refugee influx Al Jazeera.