Is Israel’s Hamas War Over? Five Israeli armed units leave the Gaza Strip, American airline goes home after months
Amid the ongoing Hamas war in Israel, five Israeli armed units are leaving the Gaza Strip and a US aircraft carrier is also heading home as Israeli forces withdraw. Does this mean the war is almost over?
New Delhi: The Israel Palestine Conflict lasted decades and turned into a full-fledged war when the last fired 5,000 rockets at Israel from the conflicting Gaza Strip. Three months and a few temporary truces later, the Israel Hamas war continues and so does the destruction and loss of life. Amid the ongoing war, Israel has said five of the country’s armed units are leaving the Gaza Strip this week, as well as the US airline, which Israel has protected in recent months. Does this indicate that the Is Israel’s Hamas War Over? Read to know everything..
Israel’s five armed units are leaving the Gaza Strip this week
As previously mentioned, five of the armed units of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), namely the 828th Brigade, the 261st Brigade, the 460th Brigade, the 551st Brigade and the 14th Brigade, will leave the Gaza Strip this week. The IDF has confirmed that the 828th, 261st and 460th Brigades consist of active-duty troops and that they will withdraw from the Gaza Strip to resume their routine training assignments. The 551st and 15th Brigades consist of reservists who are now allowed to visit their homes first and then resume their regular duties.
US aircraft carrier heads home as Israeli troops withdraw
In addition to the Israeli forces withdrawing, the American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford is also heading home after protecting Israel at sea in recent months. The announcement for this was made by the US Navy on Monday. The White House also said President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to national security officials via a secure phone about the latest developments in the Middle East.
Is Israel’s Hamas War Over?
Although Israeli armed units may withdraw, this does not mean the war is coming to an end or is being scaled back. According to a report by WION, a top official has warned that he expects this war to continue throughout the year. The armed units are leaving the Gaza Strip to prepare for a prolonged confrontation with Hamas militants to limit economic damage. In the call the US president and vice president had with national security officials, the official said: “This appears to be the beginning of the gradual shift to lower intensity operations in the North that we have been encouraging.”