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U.S. Deploys 200 Troops to Israel to Launch CENTCOM Ceasefire Monitoring Center

A CENTCOM hub will oversee compliance to enable faster humanitarian access.

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Vice President JD Vance takes questions from reporters during the daily press briefing in the White House on Oct. 1.
First phase of Gaza ceasefire: 200 U.S. troops arrive in Israel

Overview

  • About 200 U.S. troops have arrived in Israel to establish a Civil-Military Coordination Centre led by Adm. Brad Cooper under U.S. Central Command.
  • Vice President JD Vance said the mission remains limited to monitoring and humanitarian support, with no U.S. forces entering Gaza.
  • The center is expected to integrate a multinational contingent with personnel from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Monitors will track adherence to the truce and relay field reports to Israel and Hamas through Egypt and Qatar.
  • The first phase includes a planned exchange of the remaining 48 hostages for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, with releases reported to be expected by Monday.