Trump has ‘not committed’ to sending troops to Gaza, says press secretary

President Donald Trump has “not committed” to sending American troops to Gaza, after the president said Tuesday that the U.S. will “take over” the decimated territory, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday.

She also stressed that the U.S. will not pay for rebuilding in Gaza, recasting Trump’s earlier comments that suggested a widespread nation-building effort.

“It’s been made very clear to the president that the United States needs to be involved in this rebuilding effort to ensure stability in the region for all people,” Leavitt said at Wednesday’s White House press briefing. “That does not mean boots on the ground in Gaza. That does not mean American taxpayers will be funding this effort.”