Defense Minister Orders No Reduction in Troop Levels in Gaza Border Area
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Israel Defense Forces to maintain current troop deployments in the Gaza border area, rejecting prior plans to reduce the number of soldiers stationed there. This directive follows numerous appeals from concerned residents living near the Gaza Strip, who expressed fears about their security. Katz emphasized the importance of preserving the existing defense arrangements to ensure both the actual and perceived safety of the local population. The decision was made after a security assessment led by the Defense Minister last week and in response to the residents' concerns.
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