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Defense Minister Katz Orders IDF to Maintain Troop Levels in Gaza Envelope Communities

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First reported by Ynet · Aug 5, 2026

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Defense Minister Yoav Katz has ordered the IDF to keep current troop levels in Gaza envelope communities, countering a previous plan to reduce forces, following local security concerns and a recent assessment.

01Defense Minister Yoav Katz instructed the IDF to maintain troop levels in Gaza envelope communities.
02The order reverses a prior IDF decision to reduce forces in the area.
03The directive follows a security assessment led by Katz last week.
04Local residents requested stronger security presence amid ongoing tensions.
05The decision reflects tensions between Katz and the IDF Chief of Staff.
06The current defensive posture will remain until further notice.

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