Overview
- A Guardian report says Israeli personnel recorded meetings at the Kiryat Gat Civil‑Military Coordination Center, including covertly.
- U.S. base chief Lt Gen Patrick Frank reportedly told an Israeli counterpart that "recording has to stop here" after concerns were raised.
- The IDF denies gathering intelligence on partners, says CMCC talks are unclassified and documentation is standard practice, and the U.S. military declined to comment.
- Visiting delegations and staff have advised colleagues not to share sensitive details inside the facility, reflecting heightened concern about information security.
- Set up in October under Trump’s 20‑point framework, the CMCC oversees the ceasefire and aid but excludes Palestinian representatives, operates under Israeli control of Gaza’s entry points, and has seen some U.S. specialists rotate out despite limited easing of certain "dual‑use" restrictions.