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Ready for face off: Israel | IDF removes forces from South Gaza

The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops, except for one brigade, from the southern part of Gaza, said a military spokesperson, on Sunday (Apr 7), amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. Meanwhile, an adviser to the Iranian supreme leader warned that Israeli embassies are “no longer safe”.&nbsp;

<h2>Troops withdrawn from southern Gaza</h2>

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have&nbsp;withdrawn all troops from the southern Gaza Strip,&nbsp; said the IDF spokesperson, after four months of fighting in the Khan Younis area. However, one brigade, Nahal, currently remains in the Gaza Strip, reported the Times of Israel.&nbsp;

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An Israeli brigade is typically made up of a few thousand troops. According to the Israeli media, the brigade in question is tasked with securing the so-called Netzarim Corridor, which crosses Gaza from the Be’eri area in southern Israel to the Palestinian enclave’s coast.&nbsp;

The brigade is also responsible for securing the corridor to prevent displaced Gazans from returning to the northern part of the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

A report by Anadolu news agency citing Palestinian sources said Israeli forces retreated from all western areas of Khan Younis city and remained stationed in the east.&nbsp;

The Israeli army completed its operation in Khan Younis and soldiers have completed their exit from there, reported Israel’s Channel 12.&nbsp;

However, it was not immediately clear if the withdrawal would delay a long-threatened incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah where more than a million Palestinians have sought refuge amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;

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The IDF also announced the death of four soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday. At least 604 soldiers have been killed since the beginning of the war on October 7, and 3,193 others have been injured, according to Israeli officials.&nbsp;

<h2>New round of ceasefire talks to be held in Cairo</h2>

On Saturday (Apr 6), the Palestinian militant group said that it would send a delegation to Cairo, Egypt, for a new round of ceasefire talks which are expected to begin on Sunday.&nbsp;

Hamas has reiterated its demands which it issued in the March 14 proposal before the UN Security Council (UNSC) which includes calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

On March 25, a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in the Palestinian enclave and an unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza had passed in the UNSC.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, an Israeli delegation is also expected to head to the Egyptian capital city, on Sunday for talks aimed at renewing the stalled talks with Hamas over the release of hostages being held in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

<h2>No Gaza truce without release of hostages: Netanyahu</h2>

Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday, said that Israel would not agree to a ceasefire until Hamas releases all the hostages being held in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

His comments came at the beginning of a weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem where he also said that despite growing international pressure, Israel would not give in to “extreme” demands from Hamas.&nbsp;

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“Israel is one step away from victory,” said Netanyahu, adding that, “Hamas is the one preventing a (hostage) deal.”&nbsp;

<h2>Israeli embassies are ‘no longer safe’</h2>

Israeli embassies are “no longer safe,” warned Yahya Rahim Safavi, senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as quoted by news agency ISNA.&nbsp;

This comes after Tehran blamed Israel for the attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria which killed at least 13 people in the Syrian capital city of Damascus, including seven members Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops, except for one brigade, from the southern part of Gaza, said a military spokesperson, on Sunday (Apr 7), amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas.

The Israeli military has withdrawn all ground troops, except for one brigade, from the southern part of Gaza, said a military spokesperson, on Sunday (Apr 7), amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. Meanwhile, an adviser to the Iranian supreme leader warned that Israeli embassies are “no longer safe”. Troops withdrawn from southern Gaza The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have withdrawn all troops from the southern Gaza Strip, said the IDF spokesperson, after four months of fighting in the Khan Younis area. However, one brigade, Nahal, currently remains in the Gaza Strip, reported the Times of Israel. WATCH | Israel-Hamas war: Six months on, Gaza Health Ministry says 33,137 civilians killed An Israeli brigade is typically made up of a few thousand troops. According to the Israeli media, the brigade in question is tasked with securing the so-called Netzarim Corridor, which crosses Gaza from the Be’eri area in southern Israel to the Palestinian enclave’s coast. The brigade is also responsible for securing the corridor to prevent displaced Gazans from returning to the northern part of the Palestinian enclave. A report by Anadolu news agency citing Palestinian sources said Israeli forces retreated from all western areas of Khan Younis city and remained stationed in the east. The Israeli army completed its operation in Khan Younis and soldiers have completed their exit from there, reported Israel’s Channel 12. However, it was not immediately clear if the withdrawal would delay a long-threatened incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah where more than a million Palestinians have sought refuge amid the ongoing war. Also Read | Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza’s Khan Younis, military says The IDF also announced the death of four soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday. At least 604 soldiers have been killed since the beginning of the war on October 7, and 3,193 others have been injured, according to Israeli officials. New round of ceasefire talks to be held in Cairo On Saturday (Apr 6), the Palestinian militant group said that it would send a delegation to Cairo, Egypt, for a new round of ceasefire talks which are expected to begin on Sunday. Hamas has reiterated its demands which it issued in the March 14 proposal before the UN Security Council (UNSC) which includes calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. On March 25, a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in the Palestinian enclave and an unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza had passed in the UNSC. Meanwhile, an Israeli delegation is also expected to head to the Egyptian capital city, on Sunday for talks aimed at renewing the stalled talks with Hamas over the release of hostages being held in the Palestinian enclave. No Gaza truce without release of hostages: Netanyahu Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday, said that Israel would not agree to a ceasefire until Hamas releases all the hostages being held in the Palestinian enclave. His comments came at the beginning of a weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem where he also said that despite growing international pressure, Israel would not give in to “extreme” demands from Hamas. Also Read | US on high alert over Iran attack threat in retaliation to Israeli strike on consulate in Syria “Israel is one step away from victory,” said Netanyahu, adding that, “Hamas is the one preventing a (hostage) deal.” Israeli embassies are ‘no longer safe’ Israeli embassies are “no longer safe,” warned Yahya Rahim Safavi, senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as quoted by news agency ISNA. This comes after Tehran blamed Israel for the attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria which killed at least 13 people in the Syrian capital city of Damascus, including seven members Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday (Apr 6) released a statement saying that it has refused to "back down" from its demands for a Gaza truce deal.

However, it said that it would send its delegation for renewed talks on a ceasefire in Egypt's Cairo over the weekend.

"Hamas confirms its adherence to the position it presented on March 14 ... and we will not back down from this position," it said in a statement.

The group further reiterated its set of demands.

"The demands ... are complete ceasefire, withdrawal of the occupation forces from Gaza, the return of the displaced to their residential areas, freedom of movement of the people, offering them aid and shelter, and a serious hostage exchange deal," it said.

Hamas' statement came hours after US President Joe Biden urged an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza.

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<h2>Biden calls on&nbsp;Egypt&nbsp;and Qatar to press Hamas on hostage deal&nbsp;</h2>

United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Apr 6) urged Egypt and Qatar to press the militant group to conform to a Gaza truce and hostage deal ahead of ceasefire talks in Cairo.

A senior Biden administration official said that the US president wrote letters to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on the state of the hostage talks and "he urged them to secure commitments from Hamas to agree and abide by a deal."

Biden held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Apr 4) where the leaders discussed the hostage negotiations and the round of talks in Cairo.

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that Biden told Netanyahu to empower Israeli negotiators in Cairo so that the deal could be reached.

"This basic fact remains true: There would be a ceasefire in Gaza today had Hamas simply agreed to release this vulnerable category of hostages – the sick, wounded, elderly, and young women," the senior Biden official said.

"The onus is on Hamas to release the hostages and bring relief to the people of Gaza through a prolonged ceasefire," the official said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday (Apr 6) released a statement saying that it has refused to "back down" from its demands for a Gaza truce deal. However, it said that it would send its delegation for renewed talks on a ceasefire in Egypt's Cairo over the weekend.

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