"Israel Partially Withdraws Troops Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict Despite US Pressure"

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Hamas still has several thousand fighters in Gaza, despite Israel destroying 12 Hamas battalions in the north. Gallant emphasized that Israel is not close to stopping the war and seeks a clear victory. The Israeli military has begun withdrawing troops in the largest drawdown since the conflict started nearly three months ago, shifting towards more targeted operations against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that the war could last at least six more months.