Israel says it has removed its troops from Gaza after three-week offensive . -- Israeli troops have completed their withdrawal from Gaza after a three-week military campaign against Hamas militants , the Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday . The Israeli military said the operation was aimed at preventing rocket attacks on southern Israel. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized both sides for fighting . More than 1,300 people have died in Gaza operation .
Israel says it has removed its troops from Gaza after three-week offensive . The Israeli military said the operation was aimed at preventing rocket attacks on southern Israel. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized both sides for fighting . More than 1,300 people have died in Gaza operation .