Israel reduces troops in south Gaza, Egypt to host new talks

Most Israeli forces pull out of Gaza; Only one brigade remains

Exactly 6 months since the start of the war, the IDF withdrew all of its forces from Khan Younis, and now only the Nahal Brigade remains in the Gaza Strip to hold a strategic position; Israel says withdrawal is unrelated to pressure from the Biden administration

Israel withdraws soldiers from Khan Younis to regroup ahead of assault on Rafah

Even as it withdrew the 98th Division from Khan Younis, the IDF made clear it was retaining two brigades in the enclave to “preserve the IDF’s freedom of action and its ability to conduct precise intelligence-based operations.”

The partial withdrawal in Gaza allows Israel to orchestrate its latest operations against Hamas, while preparing its army for a direct clash with Iran.

Relations with the U.S. alliance remain tense. The U.S. is alarmed by what Tehran can still do.

At the height of the fighting, there were up to 40,000 soldiers in the Gaza Strip. Israel is now withdrawing a large part of the troops. Is this the path to a prolonged ceasefire — or will the next offensive follow?

Israel withdraws some troops but vows to continue war

Israeli troops are withdrawing from parts of Gaza, but officials say their war against Hamas continues.