The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), overnight, completely withdrew all its troops from south Gaza.

"Today, Sunday April 7th, the IDF's 98th commando division has concluded its mission in Khan Yunis. The division left the Gaza Strip in order to recuperate and prepare for future operations," the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) said in a statement to AFP.

Asked whether this meant all troops have left south Gaza, an IOF official said: "Yes."

The 933rd Nahal Brigade is currently the only remaining IOF brigade in the Gaza Strip. It is currently located at the “Netzarim” corridor, which splits south Gaza from its north in half.

The withdrawal is claimed to allow the IOF to focus more on “intelligence-based raids” and also to relocate and “refresh” troops for the upcoming invasion of the southern border city of Rafah - according to Hebrew media.

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