International newspapers: The Israeli army’s withdrawal from southern Gaza baffled even John Kirby. Some of them focused on the situation in Gaza and what the next six months portend, stressing the need for the West to intensify its pressure.

Yesterday, the occupation army announced the withdrawal of its forces from the southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Yunis, after months of violent battles with the Palestinian resistance. The French website Mediapart highlighted the difficulties faced by human rights organizations in documenting Israeli war crimes in Gaza.