US says Israeli military's troop reduction in Gaza is 'rest and refit'

White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby said the Israeli army's troop reduction in Gaza appears to be a "rest and refit" and not necessarily indicative of any new operations.

"As we understand it, and through their public announcements, it is really just about rest and refit for these troops," Kirby told ABC News.

"[This is] not necessarily that we can tell indicative of some coming new operation for these troops," Kirby said when asked about the step."