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Israeli Troops Withdraw Amid Protests, IDF Strikes Gaza

5/4/2025

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Israeli troops from the Golani Brigade withdrew from Zikim Beach amid a fierce Hamas assault, igniting widespread protests across the nation for the release of 59 hostages. In response, the IDF launched airstrikes on over 100 Hamas targets in Gaza. A military investigation uncovered troubling inconsistencies in the soldiers' conduct, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.

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Israeli troops from the Golani Brigade withdrew from Zikim Beach amid a fierce Hamas assault, igniting widespread protests across the nation for the release of 59 hostages. In response, the IDF launched airstrikes on over 100 Hamas targets in Gaza. A military investigation uncovered troubling inconsistencies in the soldiers' conduct, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.