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Israel's military said it has taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, a vital entry point for aid to Gaza on the Egyptian border. Follow for live updates.
Israel said it withdrew its forces from the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The military is "far from stopping" its operations in Gaza, its chief of staff said. Follow for live updates.
Israel's partial withdrawal from the southern Gaza Strip is likely so its troops can "rest and refit," rather than a move towards a new operation, the White House said Sunday.
The Israeli military said it has withdrawn its ground forces from Khan Younis in southern Gaza after months of fighting but a "significant force" remains in other areas of the strip.