The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expects the war in Gaza to continue throughout 2024 as it begins to reduce the number of troops in the territory and prepares for a new phase of the conflict, a spokesperson said. military.
The 551st and 14th brigades – made up of reservists – will return to their families and civilian lives this week, the IDF announced this Monday (1st). The 828th brigade, which trains squadron commanders, the 261st brigade, which trains army officers, and the 460th brigade, which trains the armored corps, will return to scheduled training.
In a speech on Sunday (31), the IDF spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, declared that the objectives of the war “require prolonged fighting”.
“The return of reservists,” he added, “aims to ensure planning and preparation for the continuation of 2024. Understanding that we will be needed for additional tasks and warfare throughout this year.”
Monday's statement said the measure is expected to “significantly alleviate economic burdens” and for troops to “gather strength for upcoming activities, as fighting will persist and their services will still be needed.”
Background
Senior US officials told CNN in early December that they expected the current phase of Israel's ground operation, targeting the southern tip of Gaza, to last several weeks before transitioning, possibly in January, to a lower-intensity, hyper-localized strategy that targets narrowly specific Hamas militants and leaders.
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it cannot replicate the kind of devastating tactics it used in the north and must do more to limit civilian casualties.
Source: CNN Brasil
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