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From the Liveblog of
Friday, February 7, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Friday, February 7, 2025
IDF: Troops deployed to several points in Gaza to strengthen defense of border communities
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip in an undated photo cleared for publication on February 7, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
Troops have been deployed to several points in Gaza, under the terms of the hostage-ceasefire deal with Hamas, to strengthen the layer of defense for Western Negev communities, the IDF says in a statement.
The IDF’s 99th, 143rd and 162nd Divisions also conducted several situational assessments in the field ahead of tomorrow’s hostage release, the military adds.
Under the terms of the ceasefire, Israel is to gradually withdraw from Gaza and free many hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners in return for the release of some of the hostages.
