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Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza

War now entering its 4th month
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Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border, in southern Israel, Sunday, Jan.7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

The Israeli military signaled that it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza, saying it has completed dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure there, as the war against the militant group entered its fourth month Sunday.

Israel did not address troop deployments in northern Gaza going forward. Military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said late Saturday that forces would focus on the central and southern parts of the territory and strengthen defenses along the Israel-Gaza border fence.

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