"Israel Withdraws Most Ground Troops from Southern Gaza, Leaving One IDF Brigade in Enclave"

Israel has withdrawn all ground troops from southern Gaza, leaving a smaller force to maintain operations in the entire strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israel would not agree to a ceasefire unless Hamas frees all remaining hostages. The IDF's retaliatory war against Hamas has entered its sixth month with no end in sight, and there remains disagreement between President Biden and Netanyahu over plans to invade the town of Rafah.