Leader Online Desk : Israel's military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza Strip. On Sunday, April 7, the 98th Commando Division of the Israeli army completed its mission in Khan Yunis. This division has left the Gaza Strip. But the Israeli army has clarified in its statement that this decision was taken to prepare for future operations. The incident took place at the end of 6 months of the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Reuters news agency confirmed the army's withdrawal, but said a contingent of Israeli troops remained. (Israel withdrew troops from south Gaza)
Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Killed about 1,200 Israeli civilians, taking more than 250 hostages. The Israeli response has since killed more than 33,100 Palestinians, including 13,800 children, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. According to United Nations estimates, about 1.7 million people have been forced to leave their homes and shelters.
Will Israel strike again?
The withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Gaza is considered by many defense experts as Israel's 'rest and refit' (R and R) policy. The war in the Gaza Strip is about to enter its next phase. Many defense experts also believe that Israel's action will become more dangerous. Questions are being raised as to whether Israel will now launch a ground operation in Rafah, home to more than 1 million refugees.
As the army withdrew, Hamas fired rockets at Israeli soldiers
Shortly after the withdrawal of troops from southern Gaza, The Times of Israel reported that five rockets were fired at Israeli soldiers from Khan Yunis, near the Gaza border. A few rockets were fired in mid-air by the Iron Dome air defense system, causing no damage.
Israel 'pulls out troops' from southern Gaza amid negotiations with Hamas: Report
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IDF chief says withdrawal of troops from Gaza does not mean war is close to end https://t.co/AMTozB4VGV
— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) April 7, 2024
