US Deploys Troops to Israel for Gaza Ceasefire Support

The United States is sending approximately 200 troops to Israel to assist in monitoring and supporting a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. This deployment, confirmed by U.S. officials on Thursday, aims to facilitate humanitarian aid and ensure stability in the region.

The U.S. Central Command will establish a Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Israel. This center will play a crucial role in coordinating the flow of assistance, including security and humanitarian aid, to Gaza, which has faced significant devastation due to ongoing conflict.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the U.S. personnel will monitor the ceasefire agreement and collaborate with international forces on the ground. The CMCC will include representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and likely the United Arab Emirates, working alongside Israeli forces to prevent clashes.

Officials have made it clear that no American troops are intended to enter Gaza. The deployed troops will possess expertise in planning, logistics, security, and engineering, essential for the successful operation of the CMCC. Some personnel have already arrived, with more expected over the weekend to begin setting up the center.

This initiative follows a recent agreement between Israel and Hamas, which marks the first phase of a broader plan aimed at ending hostilities. The U.S. hopes that this ceasefire will ease regional tensions and pave the way for further normalization deals between Israel and Arab nations, similar to the Abraham Accords brokered during Donald Trump's presidency. Potential candidates for future agreements include Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Mauritania, Algeria, Syria, and Lebanon.

As the situation develops, the U.S. military's role will focus on overseeing the ceasefire's implementation and supporting the transition to a civilian government in Gaza, addressing key issues such as Hamas disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.