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Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza after fighting in Khan Younis

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Newest development Apr 9, 2024 · 3 reportsIsrael pulled troops out of southern Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it has withdrawn all of its troops from southern Gaza following fierce fighting against Hamas militants in the city of Khan Younis.

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    Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza after fighting in Khan Younis

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  1. Sioux City Journal

    Israel is pulling some troops from southern Gaza. But clearing Hamas from Rafah is still a goal (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Israel’s military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Israel is pulling some troops from southern Gaza. Now the plan is to clear Hamas from Rafah (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Israel’s military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

  3. The Guardian

    Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza for ‘tactical reasons’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Drawdown after four months of fighting in Khan Younis coincides with new ceasefire talks

  4. UPI

    Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza after fighting in Khan Younis (opens UPI)

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    The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it has withdrawn all of its troops from southern Gaza following fierce fighting against Hamas militants in the city of Khan Younis.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Israel ‘pulls out troops’ from southern Gaza as attacks enter seventh month (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Israeli army says it is withdrawing most troops from Khan Younis, though a ‘significant force’ will continue to operate.

  6. Al-Monitor

    Six months into war, Israel pulls troops out of south Gaza (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Israel pulled its forces out of the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday in a partial withdrawal that came half a year into the war sparked by the attack by Hamas militants on October 7.After the troops left areas in and around the largely destroyed city of Khan Yunis, a stream of displaced Palestinians wa…

  7. Delaware Public Media

    Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, 6 months after Oct. 7 attacks (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.

  8. Triblive

    Israel pulling some troops from southern Gaza. Now the plan is to clear Hamas from Rafah (opens Triblive)

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    JERUSALEM — Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group and bringing its troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Israel-Hamas war: IDF pulls most troops from southern Gaza – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The partial withdrawal from the city of Khan Younis comes exactly six months after Hamas launched deadly attacks on Israel. Meanwhile, Gaza cease-fire talks are set to resume in Cairo. DW has more.

  10. NBC News

    Israeli military pulls troops from southern Gaza (opens NBC News)

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    The Israeli military says it has reduced its ground troops in the southern Gaza Strip following the conclusion of its monthslong operation in the city of Khan Younis.

  11. Al-Monitor

    Six months into war, Israel pulls troops out of southern Gaza (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip Sunday, media reports said, in a partial withdrawal six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7 attacks.But the military said a "significant force" will keep operating elsewhere in the besieged Palestinian territory, abl…

  12. Forbes

    Rafah Invasion On Pause? Israel Withdraws Most Troops From Southern Gaza—Here’s What That Could Mean. (opens Forbes)

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    Only one infantry brigade and one armored division will remain in Gaza after the withdrawals are complete.

  13. New York Post

    Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza, spokesperson says (opens New York Post)

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    The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip except for one brigade, a military spokesperson said on Sunday.

  14. Fox News

    Israel withdraws all ground troops from southern Gaza, leaving just one IDF brigade in the enclave (opens Fox News)

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    Israel announced a major troops withdrawal from southern Gaza on Sunday even as PM Netanyahu promised the war would continue until Hamas is eradicated.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Israel pulls some troops from southern Gaza, but clearing Hamas from Rafah still a goal (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Israel’s military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive.

  16. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Some Israeli forces withdraw from south Gaza (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    JERUSALEM — Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas terrorist group and bringing its troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month wa…

  17. WSVN Miami

    Israel is pulling some troops from southern Gaza. Now the plan is to clear Hamas from Rafah - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its

  18. The Boston Globe

    Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza as war hits six-month mark (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Israeli military said Sunday that it had withdrawn a division of ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, as international mediators gathered with hopes of brokering a temporary cease-fire six months into a war that has now become the longest involving Israel since the 1980s.

  19. The Guardian

    Israel pulls its ground troops from southern Gaza | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    After four months of fighting in Khan Younis – and amid ceasefire talks – Israel withdraws troops for ‘tactical reasons’. Plus: a total solar eclipse

  20. The Garden Island

    Israel pulling some troops, plan to clear Hamas from Rafah (opens The Garden Island)

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    JERUSALEM — Israel’s military announced Sunday it had withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group and bringing its troop presence in the territory to one of the lowest levels since the six-month war…

  21. Anchorage Daily News

    Israel is pulling some troops from southern Gaza. Now the plan is to clear Hamas from Rafah. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Israel’s military says it has withdrawn its forces from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group.

  22. PBS NewsHour

    Israeli forces withdraw from southern Gaza as cease-fire talks resume (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he set a date for the invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, where 1.4 million people have sought shelter. This comes as hostage and ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas again appear to be at an impasse and Palestinians return to a devastated Kh…

  23. The World from PRX

    Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) withdraws from parts of southern Gaza in preparation for attack on Rafah (opens The World from PRX)

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    Israel is still planning to attack the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is on the border with Egypt. It’s where nearly half of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents have been pushed to take shelter as Israel continues to strike hard against Hamas.

  24. Deseret News

    Israel pulled troops out of southern Gaza (opens Deseret News)

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    Israeli defense officials said its troops are regrouping as the army prepares to move into Hamas’ last stronghold, Rafah.

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