The Israeli Defense Forces' 188th Brigade completed its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip this morning, October 10th, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM UTC, according to "קבינט מדיני ביטחוני - מוריה אסרף & דור...". Concurrently, Gazan residents began returning to neighborhoods vacated by the IDF, particularly in Gaza City, to survey the extensive destruction, as reported by "קבינט מדיני ביטחוני - מוריה אסרף & דור...". IDF tanks have also withdrawn from the intersection of Al-Rashid Street and the Netzarim Corridor in the center of the Strip, a move that now permits free movement to and from the northern Gaza Strip, according to C13. The 188th Brigade's withdrawal brings them to the "first phase lines," as confirmed by "עמית סגל". This follows earlier reports from this morning that the Givati Brigade also completed its withdrawal from Gaza City. In a separate operation, IDF forces from the Benjamin Brigade, along with the IDF unit and BC, destroyed the house of terrorist Muhammad Teha earlier today. Teha was responsible for a shooting attack at Ramot Junction on September 8, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of six Israeli civilians. The home of an accomplice, Omar's Omar, was destroyed on September 27, 2025, in the village of Kabiba, also within the Benjamin Brigade area, as stated by "idfonline". Earlier this morning, between 6:06 AM and 6:35 AM UTC, the Israeli Defense Forces' Givati Brigade completed its withdrawal from Gaza. This movement coincided with IDF tanks departing A-Rashid Street in central Gaza, enabling unhindered traffic to the northern part of the Strip. These actions are part of the ongoing post-ceasefire troop movements. Discussions were also held during a cabinet meeting regarding prisoners and associated risks, with a senior GSS official deeming the deal the correct decision despite its high cost.
