Israel is pulling some troops from Gaza, signaling a gradual shift to lower intensity operations. The move aims to help shore up the country's economy and follows pressure from the US to minimize civilian losses.
As part of this new strategy, the Israeli military will prepare some of the withdrawn forces for a potential confrontation with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed faction, in Lebanon.
This move indicates Israel's intention to manage multiple fronts in the region.
While the war in #Gaza has caused immense devastation, with thousands of deaths and a humanitarian crisis, the Israeli government claims that the conflict will continue for many more months.
However, the decision to withdraw troops signals a gradual transition to lower-intensity operations.
The #US has been urging #Israel to reduce the intensity of its military operation
In response to international calls for a ceasefire, the US has been urging Israel to reduce the intensity of its military operation. The shift in #tactics and #troop reduction is seen as a step towards answering these calls. The US Navy has also announced the return of the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to its home port, further indicating a potential de-escalation of the conflict.
Despite these developments, residents in southern Gaza report an increase in Israeli airstrikes and tank bombardments, particularly in the Khan Younis area.
The dire situation on the ground is described by a young girl in Gaza who expresses her hope to survive and highlights the lack of basic necessities such as food and water.
