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Israel Prepares Operations in Rafah After Pulling Some Troops from Southern Gaza

By Sarah Jenkins

• Oct 9, 2026 • 5 min read

Israel Prepares Operations in Rafah After Pulling Some Troops from Southern Gaza

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Israel Pulled Its Forces out of the Southern Gaza Strip on Sunday. a Military Spokesperson Did Not Give Details on the Numbers of Soldiers Involved.

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