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Israeli Defense Forces Prepare to Reduce Troop Presence in Gaza to Pre-October Levels
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First reported by Maariv · 16 hours ago
What happened
Israel's defense forces are preparing to significantly reduce their military presence in Gaza, returning to pre-October 7 levels, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of withdrawal plans before Hamas is disarmed. This will leave the Gaza Division as the sole active unit in the area, indicating a strategic shift in military control and engagement in the region.
- 01Israel plans to reduce military forces in Gaza to pre-October 7 levels despite Netanyahu's rejection of withdrawal.
- 02Division 99 will end its mission without replacement, leaving Gaza Division as the only active unit.
- 03Gaza Division includes northern and southern brigades plus additional battalions on the ground.
- 04The troop reduction signals a clear strategic direction for Gaza's security situation.
- 05Soldiers report decreased engagement rules, such as less response to crossing 'yellow lines.'
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