URGENT: Israel Begins Immediate Troop Withdrawal from Gaza Amid Ongoing Crisis

BREAKING NEWS: Israel Begins Immediate Troop Withdrawal from Gaza Amid Ongoing Crisis Israel has begun a pull-back of troops from parts of the Gaza Strip, particularly in Gaza City and Khan Yunis, according to the Gaza's civil defense agency. This comes after Israel's cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year-old war. The immediate impact is significant, with Israeli forces withdrawing from areas they had occupied for months. The withdrawal marks a major shift in the conflict, which has seen widespread destruction and loss of life on both sides. Background context shows that Israel's cabinet approved the "outline" of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas, including 20 living captives and the bodies of 26 others. The handover of the living hostages is expected to begin Monday. The current status sees Israeli forces in the process of withdrawing from Gaza, while negotiations continue on other aspects of the ceasefire agreement. The fate of two remaining hostages remains unknown. This is a developing story, with details emerging rapidly. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*