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IDF’s 98th Division redeploying from Lebanon to Gaza

Forces are returning to the Strip after three months fighting Hezbollah in the north.

Troops from the IDF’s 98th Division during operational activities in Southern Lebanon. Credit: IDF.
Troops from the IDF’s 98th Division during operational activities in Southern Lebanon. Credit: IDF.

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday night that after three months of combat against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, 98th Division forces are redeploying to the Gaza Strip.

The move comes after the two-month ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on Nov. 27. Under the terms of the deal, IDF forces are to gradually withdraw from Lebanon.

“The 98th Division completed their mission in the northern arena last week [Wednesday], after approximately three months of continuous combat against Hezbollah’s terrorist strongholds, and conducting their defensive missions following the ceasefire agreement,” the IDF said.

“The soldiers of the 98th Division are currently preparing for their next mission in the Gaza Strip,” added the military.

The division moved from the Gaza arena to the northern front in late September ahead of the entry of ground forces into Southern Lebanon on Oct. 1.

During its time in Gaza, the division led an operation in Khan Yunis from early December to early April.

While in Lebanon, the division dismantled more than 300 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites.

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