IDF Withdraws Forces From Gaza, Sparking Concerns of New Invasion

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday that it withdrew troops from Southern Gaza, saying that it had “concluded its mission” in Khan Younis.”

The Israeli military said that its forces were leaving the Gaza Strip to “recuperate and prepare for future operations,” prompting Hamas terrorists to declare victory. 

The IDF said that it will leave one brigade open in Gaza which will allow the Israeli military to have access to return as necessary.

“A significant force led by the 162nd division and the Nahal brigade continues to operate in the Gaza strip, and will preserve the IDF’s freedom of action and its ability to conduct precise intelligence-based operations,” the IDF said in a statement. 

The news comes a week after President Joe Biden called for an “immediate ceasefire.”

Via The Jerusalem Post, the outlet suggested that the withdrawal was not a result of the U.S. pressuring Israel to make a deal with Hamas in exchange for hostages being held captive by the terrorist group.