Israel withdraws one army division from Gaza
The Israeli army withdrew its 36th Division from the Gaza Strip for rest and training amid a deadly offensive. Three other divisions will remain as part of the ongoing operation. The move indicates Israel's preparation for a prolonged conflict in Gaza.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:12 | 15 January 2024
- Modified Date: 09:12 | 15 January 2024
The Israeli army on Monday withdrew its 36th Division from the Gaza Strip for rest and training amid a deadly offensive on the Palestinian territory.
According to Israeli Army Radio, three other divisions will remain in Gaza as part of the current offensive in the enclave.
The move is seen as part of the Israeli army's plans for a long war in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has launched a deadly onslaught on the Gaza Strip since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, killing at least 24,100 people and injuring 60,834 others, while nearly 1,200 Israelis are believed to have been killed.
The offensive has left 85% of Gaza's population internally displaced amid acute shortages of food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave's infrastructure was damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.