The Israeli military has withdrawn all of its ground troops from southern Gaza save for one bridge in order to “rest and refit,” US officials say – as the Jewish State returns to the negotiating table with Hamas.

“They’ve been on the ground for four months, the word we’re getting is they’re tired, they need to be refit,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told ABC’s “This Week.”

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<figcaption>People walk near the ravaged building of al-Salam hospital (R) in Khan Yunis on April 7, 2024 after Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip. <span class="credit">AFP via Getty Images</span></figcaption>

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The Israeli military has withdrawn all of its ground troops from southern Gaza save for one bridge in order to “rest and refit,” US officials say – as the Jewish State returns to the negotiating ta…{ai:summary}<p>Israeli military withdraws ground troops from Gaza, leaving one bridge, citing need to rest and refit after four months. US officials confirm return to negotiation with Hamas. #military</p>

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