Palestinians return to Khan Younis as Israel withdraws troops
9 months ago
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Summary
- Palestinians have begun returning to the devastated city of Khan Younis, after Israel says it is reducing the numbers of soldiers in southern Gaza
- Israel's military stresses a "significant force" will remain in Gaza, with the defence minister saying troops had to prepare for future operations
- The pull-out is being interpreted as tactical, rather than a sign the war may be moving closer to its end
- Khan Younis has been under Israeli bombardment for months - the city and surrounding area are largely destroyed
- One man, now living in Rafah, tells BBC News he is "filled with hope as my neighbour in a tent from Khan Younis was able to return home"
- Meanwhile, international pressure for a ceasefire is mounting as negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Cairo
- The US warned last week that its ongoing support for Israel was dependent on "specific, concrete steps" to boost aid and prevent civilian deaths
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