NSC's John Kirby says that Israel has told the White House that IDF troops will have rest and refit

NSC's John Kirby says reduced number of troops in Gaza is part of a "rest and refit" due to troops being on the ground for four months. Israel has told White House that IDF troops will have "rest" and "refit," Kirby says. NSC: IDF troops have been on ground for 4 months.

Israel has told White House that IDF troops will have "rest and refit," NSC's John Kirby says. Kirby: U.S. does not support a ground invasion in Rafah. Kirby says reduced number of troops in southern Gaza city of Rafah is part of a "rest" and "refit"