16.06.2025 00:04
It was stated that the Israeli Army would reduce its military presence in Gaza due to concerns that "foreign elements" could infiltrate the country and would strengthen its northern and eastern borders. Israeli media reported that this step would be taken in response to the potential infiltration of foreign elements from Jordan and Syria, as well as the possibility of Hezbollah fighting alongside Iran against Israel.
The Israeli Army has stated that it will reduce its military presence in the Gaza Strip to strengthen its northern and eastern borders due to concerns that "foreign elements" may infiltrate the country.
Israel's Haaretz newspaper reported, citing an unnamed security source, that the Israeli army plans to deploy its troops from Gaza towards the eastern and northern borders by reducing the number of its units in Gaza.
FORCES IN GAZA ARE PULLED BACK TO THE EAST
This step was taken in response to the possibility of "foreign elements potentially infiltrating the country from Jordan and Syria, and Hezbollah fighting alongside Iran against Israel," it was reported.
While the source did not provide information on the number of troops in Gaza or the scale of the withdrawal, it noted that the decision was made "after receiving intelligence that Iran had requested its proxies to assist in the conflict."
"AIMING TO PREVENT ATTACKS ON MILITARY FACILITIES"
The army noted that this step aims to "prevent possible attacks on settlements and military facilities near the border."