By Frank Langfitt, NPR
TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli army has announced that it is pulling thousands of troops out of Gaza and sending them home to their families and jobs. The reasons go beyond battlefield tactics.
“This will significantly ease the burden on the economy and allow them to gather strength for the upcoming activities,” said Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, “as the fighting will continue and they will still be required.”
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