According to the "Anadolu" agency, the Israeli army has fully withdrawn from the northwestern areas of Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip for the first time since the start of its ground operation on October 27, 2023. Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif mentioned on social media that "for the first time since the beginning of the ground invasion, I was able to reach the northwestern area of Gaza City after the retreat of the occupation forces, which left behind significant destruction of homes, streets, and infrastructure in the area."