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Israel Withdraws Troops from Gaza, Plans Rafah Assault Amid Global Outcry

As the conflict reaches its six-month mark, international pressure mounts for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access.

Palestinians who had taken refuge in Rafah, leave the city to return to Khan Yunis after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip, on April 7, 2024, six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7 attacks. Israel pulled all its troops out of southern Gaza on April 7, including from the city of Khan Yunis, the military and Israeli media said, after months of fierce fighting with Hamas militants left the area devastated.
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Overview

  • Israel's military has withdrawn forces from Khan Younis, signaling a shift in its Gaza offensive, but plans to assault Hamas stronghold in Rafah.
  • The death of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza by Israeli forces has sparked global outrage, with calls for accountability and a ceasefire.
  • Over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed in the six-month conflict, leading to a humanitarian crisis and famine warnings in Gaza.
  • American rabbis express anxiety over the war's aims and the mounting toll on both Israelis and Palestinians, with some advocating for a ceasefire.
  • Negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of hostages are expected to resume in Cairo, as protests in Israel call for government action.