"Israeli Government Rift Deepens as Troop Withdrawal from Gaza Triggers New Offensive"

A far-right Israeli government minister criticizes the military's withdrawal of an army division from Gaza, exposing further divides between lawmakers over the military offensive. The withdrawal comes after 80 days of fighting, with a growing chorus of leaders condemning the spiraling death toll in Gaza. Tensions within the Israeli government and defense establishment are highlighted, with some pushing for complete re-occupation of Gaza while others emphasize the need for a prominent role for the Palestinian Authority. Israel's military campaign has forcibly displaced at least 1.93 million people, with regional actors likening the situation to the "Nakba" of 1948.