Israel-Hamas war live: Israel to pull thousands of troops from Gaza battle

Military spokesman says army is ‘adjusting the fighting methods’ as war grinds on and death toll rises.

This picture released by the Israeli army shows troops on the ground on the Gaza Strip on December 7, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. - Israeli troops battled Hamas militants on December 7 in the heart of southern Gaza's main city of Khan Yunis where a suspected mastermind of the October 7 attacks is believed to be hiding, while pressing their offensive across the besieged territory. (Photo by Israeli Army / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT / ISRAELI ARMY' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS == - === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Handout / Israeli Army' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS == /
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Israeli strike hits residential area near Kuwaiti hospital in Rafah

By Mersiha Gadzo and Usaid Siddiqui
Published On 31 Dec 2023

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  • The Israeli military says it will withdraw five combat brigades taking part in the ground invasion of Gaza so troops can “gain strength” for future battles.
  • At least 100 people were killed and 286 wounded in Israeli attacks on homes in central Gaza in the past 24 hours, the health ministry says.