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Israel To Withdraw Ground Forces From Southern Gaza as Conflict Enters New Phase

The withdrawal after four months of pitched battles around Khan Yunis signifies what some military analysts described as a new phase of the conflict.

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Family and supporters of hostages held in the Gaza Strip scream and hold up their hands, painted red to symbolize blood, to call for the captives' release, and to mark six months since the Hamas attacks on October 7. AP/Ariel Schalit
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Israeli officials announced Sunday that it is withdrawing its troops from southern Gaza but will maintain at least one brigade in the northern section of the strip and keep it cut off from Khan Yunis and other cities in the south where Hamas still maintains some semblance of control.

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