Israel Withdraws from Gaza Strip Amidst Ongoing Conflict
As the dust settles on a brutal three-week war, Israel pulls out of the Gaza Strip, but the fragile peace is short-lived. Rockets and mortars continue to fly, amidst a backdrop of animosity between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. The Gaza War, sparked by Hamas' refusal to renew a six-month ceasefire, has left a trail of destruction and claimed over a thousand lives. Despite the withdrawal, skirmishes persist, fuelling concerns that the conflict is far from over.
Occurred on: January 21st, 2009