By The Financial District
Apr 111 min
Israel says it has withdrawn its forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, but that a "significant" force remains elsewhere in the strip.
Sunday marks six months since the October 7 Hamas attacks, which killed about 1,200 people. I Photo: Israel Defense Forces
The military gave no reason for the pullout, which raises questions over Israel's plans to invade Rafah, Chris Lau reported for CNN.
Sunday marks six months since the October 7 Hamas attacks, which killed about 1,200 people.
Since then, Israel's campaign in Gaza, aimed at destroying the militant group, has left more than 33,000 dead and triggered a humanitarian crisis. Israel is to attend negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Cairo.
A Hamas delegation is also taking part. Ahead of the talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there would be no truce without the release of hostages.
A source said Biden demanded Netanyahu do more to allow in aid – and insisted he announce the moves the same evening. Netanyahu complied rather than lose $3.8-billion in annual US military aid.