URGENT: Israel Completes Troop Pullback from Gaza in High-Stakes Operation

BREAKING NEWS: Israel Completes Troop Pullback from Gaza in High-Stakes Operation Israel has completed a pullback of troops from the Gaza Strip, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office early Friday. The move comes after the Israeli Cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating 2-year-old war. The troop withdrawal is a critical step towards implementing the initial agreement, which includes the release of hostages held by Hamas. Israel's government has confirmed that the framework for releasing all hostages, both living and deceased, has been approved. Hamas is believed to hold 20 living hostages and the bodies of another 26, while the fate of two more is unknown. The handover of the living hostages is expected to begin Monday. The pullback marks a significant development in the conflict, which has caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Gaza. The Israeli Cabinet's approval of the ceasefire plan was seen as a major breakthrough in negotiations with Hamas. This is a developing story, and 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.*