The war being fought in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas started on October 7, following a harrowing attack by the terror group.

By Alice Scarsi, World News Reporter

10:48, Sun, Apr 7, 2024 | UPDATED: 10:53, Sun, Apr 7, 2024

IDF vehicles on the road

The war between Israel and Hamas began in October (Image: GETTY)

The IDF withdrew nearly all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip overnight, after four months of fighting in the Khan Younis area.

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