First Thing: Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital

After two-week operation that resulted in scores of casualties, Israel says it has withdrawn from area. Plus: Japan's royal family join Instagram

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With much of Gaza City's al-Shifa hospital in ruins, Israeli forces say they have withdrawn from the area after a two-week operation.

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