On April 7, Israel initiated a significant military withdrawal from the southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis, six months into its conflict with Hamas, leaving only the Nahal Brigade to secure the Netzarim corridor. This strategic move, particularly noted with the withdrawal of the 98th division, is seen as a step towards a potential ceasefire or hostage deal, offering Hamas a face-saving incentive to agree to a ceasefire after Ramadan. The withdrawal coincides with both parties sending delegations to Egypt for renewed ceasefire talks, signaling potential progress towards ending the conflict. Despite the reduction of forces, a significant Israeli military presence remains in Gaza, especially as plans to clear Hamas from Rafah are underway, underscoring the strategic nature of the withdrawal rather than a complete exit from the conflict zone.
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Israel pulls troops out of southern Gaza; reports of progress in Cairo ceasefire talks – Middle East crisis live https://t.co/a9jMhBDOfC
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Egypt today, hours after Israel announced they were withdrawing almost all troops from Southern Gaza. But hopes a significant move could signal a step closer to the end of the war were short-lived with Israeli forces… https://t.co/oFtCaBF3Bt
Israel is pulling troops from southern Gaza. Now the plan is to clear Hamas from Rafah. https://t.co/r8cbv83296
Israel's military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a "significant force" would remain in Gaza.
Israel has been reducing troop numbers in Gaza since the start of the year under growing global pressure to ease the war's mpact on civilians. https://t.co/t8yEzOEqor
IDF Withdrawing Maneuver Units From Gaza, Leaving One Brigade to Split Gaza in Two https://t.co/LUUZqRhQuC
As the Hamas-Israel war reaches the six-month mark, just one brigade of Israeli troops remains in Gaza's south. https://t.co/JvoQs4iaql
Israel said it withdrew more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks on a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict https://t.co/SYQNPvkQfA https://t.co/LYhUScn4CE
Israel is pulling some troops from southern Gaza. Now the plan is to clear Hamas from Rafah (from @AP) https://t.co/bTPr7RCjIL
Israel says it has pulled out of Khan Younis to prepare for move on Rafah https://t.co/Ut1lgzCYin
Israel said it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks over a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict. https://t.co/YFZzrejj1E
#Israel's military announced on April 7 it was drawing back some forces from a #Hamas stronghold in southern #Gaza following a major phase of its offensive, bringing troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month war began. https://t.co/gKkZqmwpkF
The Israeli military's withdrawal from Khan Younis is likely a step towards a ceasefire/hostage deal & offers Hamas a face-saving incentive since the group insists on a full IDF withdrawal from Gaza. If not, this move allows for amassing troops for a Rafah invasion after Ramadan.
The Israeli military's withdrawal from Khan Younis is likely a step towards a ceasefire/hostage deal & offers Hamas a save-facing incentive since the group insists on a full IDF withdrawal from Gaza. If not, this move allows for amassing troops for a Rafah invasion after Ramadan.
Rafah Invasion On Pause? Israel Withdraws Most Troops From Southern Gaza—Here’s What That Could Mean. https://t.co/k2CW28OFJj https://t.co/D5yu26jGxG
The IDF withdrew most of its ground forces from Gaza early this morning, leaving just one brigade to secure a corridor. The corridor enables the IDF to carry out targeted raids, prevents Palestinians from returning to the northern part of the Strip, and allows humanitarian…
#Israel says it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern #Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to #Egypt for fresh talks over a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict. https://t.co/7hpzNUpD16
Gaza Update: Brigade 98, with its three battalions, left Khan Yunis tonight after its operation there was completed after four months of fighting. In Gaza, only one brigade remains, the Nahal Brigade, which is performing the mission of securing the Netzarim corridor to prevent…
The 98th division of the Israeli army left Gaza last night, and other forces withdrew from the south of the Gaza Strip. https://t.co/1C1MMbzWrn
Today is six months since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that catalyzed the Israel-Hamas war. Latest big development: Israel said it withdrew all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip overnight. But unclear if it will delay the planned assault on Rafah https://t.co/bXXwNOOgbS
The IDF has halted its active ground invasion and withdrew troops from the southern Gaza Strip. What does this mean for a hostage deal and the remaining Hamas terrorists in Rafah? ✍️by @jeremybob1 Full story >> https://t.co/97c7oqMY6G
The IDF has halted its active ground invasion and withdrew troops from the southern Gaza Strip. What does this mean for a hostage deal and the remaining Hamas terrorists in Rafah? ✍️by @jeremybob1 Full story > > https://t.co/97c7oqMY6G
🚨Breaking News🚨 Israel is to withdraw from Southern Gaza. According to @AlJazeera "Mediators are expected to resume ceasefire talks in Cairo. Hamas sent a delegation & the Israeli war cabinet is expected to meet to decide if it will also participate." So Hamas will still be… https://t.co/wMwDT84fAl