The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it plans to continue fighting in Gaza throughout the year. However, some troops will be evacuated from the besieged valley. Evacuation of troops has already started as a new phase of the war has begun.
In a statement, the IDF spokesperson said that the reserve troops of the 55th and 14th brigades are being brought back. They will return to their families and resume civilian life. Also, the 824th Brigade, which trains squad commanders, the 26th Brigade, which trains army officers, and the 460th Brigade, which trains armed forces, are being brought back. They will return to normal duties in Israel.
IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari spoke of the protracted war in Gaza. He said that these soldiers are being brought back to plan and prepare to continue the war throughout 2024. He also informed about the increase in economic costs and pressure due to the war.
In this situation, Hamas has fired at least 12 rockets at Israel with the beginning of 2024. In Tel Aviv war sirens began to sound; Panic spread among the people. In this situation, the demand for the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become stronger. However, he refused to resign. Netanyahu has also denied genocide charges brought against him.
As of Monday, 21,978 people have been killed in Israel’s attack on Gaza. Among them there are more than eight thousand children. Another 156 people were killed in one day on Monday. According to Haaretz Online, at least 30 Israeli soldiers have been killed in alleged friendly fire in Gaza since October 7.
Israel continues to occupy the occupied West Bank. From there on Sunday night, 10 more Palestinians were captured by Israeli soldiers.
