Israeli Defense Minister: IDF Withdrawal from Khan Yunis Is in Preparation for Rafah Operation

(Jerusalem Post) Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Sunday: "The withdrawal of the troops from Khan Yunis was carried out after Hamas ceased to function as a military organization in the city. The forces left to prepare for the operation in Rafah." IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said Sunday, "The war in Gaza continues, and we are far from stopping."