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The IDF made operational changes at the behest of the government, hours after Netanyahu said Israel would 'continue to work in full coordination with the President and his team to end the war in accordance with the principles set by Israel, which align with President Trump's vision'

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Following instructions from the Israeli government, the IDF switched overnight into Saturday to only defensive operations in the Gaza Strip, pausing the operation to take control of Gaza City. The army said that forces in Gaza are focused on defensive operations, but are not pulling back and are holding the curent lines.