Israeli army reduces Gaza refugee camp to ruins

Israeli troops withdrew from a besieged Palestinian neighbourhood in Rafah refugee camp early today, leaving behind dozens of demolished homes, acres of levelled agricultural land and residents despairing over how the destruction will be repaired.

The military said that in the framework of the partial redeployment, Israeli forces released the quarantine from the Tel Sultan neighbourhood, and residents were free to leave and enter. Troops continued to operate in the Brazil area of the refugee camp.