According to Reuters on January 1, a U.S. said on January 1 that Israel's decision to withdraw part of its troops from Gaza seems to mark the beginning of a shift to low-intensity operations in northern Gaza.
According to reports, local residents said that Israel withdrew tanks from some areas of Gaza City on the 1st and announced plans to change tactics and reduce the number of troops. However, in other parts of Gaza, fighting and intensive bombardment continue.
The White House said that Biden and Deputy Harris of the United States, who are on vacation, had a communication with *** on the 1st to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East.
"This seems to be the beginning of what we have been suggesting to move to a low-intensity operation in northern Gaza," the ** said. He noted that the change reflects the Israeli army's success in dismantling Hamas's military capabilities there.
However, the ** said that the fighting in northern Gaza continues, and there is no "any change" in Israeli tactics in the south.
Biden held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 23 about Israel's goals and phasing out military operations in Gaza, and Biden stressed the need to protect civilians and rescue detainees, the White House said. (Compiled by Wang Dongdong).