The protests have come at a fearful time for Palestinians in Rafah, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowing to launch a ground invasion of the city.
Analysts said the withdrawal of Israeli troops suggested that the war had entered a new phase in which Israel would mount small-scale operations across Gaza to prevent Hamas’ resurgence.
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RAFAH, Gaza Strip Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment complex in a densely packed town in the Gaza Strip as airstrikes carried out to cover the raid killed more than 60 Palestinians, including women and children.