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Three years after the start of operations in Gaza, the IDF maintains active military presence in the southern Gaza strip, with units from Battalion 9 of Brigade 401 positioned between Khan Younis and Rafah, approximately 8km from the border. Recent reporting from Ynet indicates ongoing operational activities in the contested region.

According to Israeli military sources, the continued IDF presence provides security for civilian residents to return to their homes and conduct normal activities. A battalion commander stated that Israeli military presence enables civilians to celebrate holidays safely in the territory.

The reporting emphasises both the sacrifice of Israeli forces and the operational complexities of maintaining control in the densely populated southern Gaza sector. Military personnel and embedded journalists have documented ongoing operational activities and the challenges facing both military personnel and civilian populations in the area.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Ynet, Jerusalem Post