IDF Battalion 9 holds ground near Khan Yunis, enabling Israeli resettlement

Three years into the Gaza ground operation, IDF Battalion 9 of Brigade 401 is stationed between Khan Yunis and Rafah, 8 km from the border. The battalion commander claims their presence allows Israeli residents to return and work the land, highlighting ongoing military control and settlement activity. This indicates a prolonged Israeli presence and potential entrenchment, with implications for regional stability.

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