Europe 1 // Credits: MAHMUD HAMS / AFP 4:43 p.m., April 7, 2024
The White House estimates this Sunday that the withdrawal from southern Gaza announced by the Israeli army was probably simply a period of "rest" for IDF soldiers.
A White House spokesperson estimated this Sunday that the withdrawal from southern Gaza announced by the Israeli army was probably simply a period of "rest" for its troops. “From what we understand, and from their public announcements, this is actually a period of rest and fitness for these troops who have been on the ground for four months,” John said Kirby on ABC. According to this American official, the Israeli withdrawal is "not necessarily" indicative of a "new operation to come for these troops".
Israel announced that it had withdrawn its troops from the south of the Gaza Strip, notably from the town of Khan Younes, after months of fierce fighting against Hamas which caused a humanitarian catastrophe and earned Israel a round of criticism, including from his allies. Attention is now focused on Rafah where, despite the concern of many foreign capitals, Israel has said it is determined to launch a ground offensive while more than 1.5 million Gazans have found refuge there.
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