The Trump administration is planning to appoint an American two-star general to command the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, according to two U.S. officials and two Israeli officials.

Why it matters: The appointment will further increase the U.S. responsibility for securing and rebuilding Gaza, which is turning into the biggest U.S. political-civilian-military project in the Middle East in more than two decades.

Breaking it down: The U.S. established a civil-military headquarters in Israel to monitor the ceasefire and coordinate humanitarian aid. • The U.S. is leading the planning for the reconstruction of Gaza. • Trump is expected to head the Gaza Board of Peace, and his top advisers will be members of an international executive board. • Now, the U.S. will be in co

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