Israel’s military confirms ‘decline in forces’ in southern Gaza BBC.comIsrael pulls troops out of southern Gaza; reports of progress in Cairo ceasefire talks – Middle East crisis live The GuardianNetanyahu Talks of ‘Total Victory.’ So Why Is the IDF Withdrawing From Southern Gaza? – Haaretz Today HaaretzRetired US general reacts to Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza town CNNMonday Briefing The New York Times