Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza

Israel said it has withdrawn all its troops from southern Gaza, except for one brigade, a military spokesperson told Reuters. 

An Israeli brigade typically consists of a few thousand troops. 

The army did not clarify whether the withdrawal would delay a possible incursion into Rafah, where more than a million have sought refuge.

The army added that the Nahal brigade will be stationed in the centre of Gaza and tasked with securing the "Netzarim corridor" and prevent Palestinians returning to the north.