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In an Ever-Evolving Strategy, the IDF Pullback from Khan Yunis Is a Smart Move
(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - The redeployment of IDF forces from Khan Yunis is intended to allow the continuation of maneuvers there, employing a strategy of swift strikes and rapid relocations. This mirrors the tactics a month ago when IDF forces ostensibly withdrew from northern Gaza before launching a surprise raid on Shifa Hospital. The IDF's exit from Khan Yunis is designed, in part, to open up opportunities for intelligence-guided strikes that will catch Hamas terrorists off guard. IDF forces are less than an hour from any target location, including Rafah. All intelligence, air and ground fire resources currently active in Khan Yunis will remain in place. The redeployment signifies the IDF's assessment that the current operational and intelligence gains have plateaued. The new strategy reduces the forces' vulnerability to terrorist attacks by avoiding static positions.