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U.S. Sends 200 Troops to Israel to Stand Up Gaza Ceasefire Coordination Center

Officials say the U.S.-run cell will operate from Israel to support implementation of the new truce.

Overview

  • U.S. Central Command is establishing a civil-military coordination center to manage humanitarian flows, logistics, security assistance, and engineering support linked to Gaza.
  • About 200 service members with expertise in transportation, planning, logistics, security, and engineering will staff the effort, with some personnel already arriving and more traveling this weekend.
  • Officials emphasize that no American forces will enter Gaza, and the precise location of the control center in Israel is still being finalized.
  • The U.S. element is intended as the nucleus of a multinational stabilization effort expected to include Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and likely the United Arab Emirates, with CENTCOM’s Adm. Brad Cooper overseeing setup of a command room.
  • Tasks include deconfliction with the Israel Defense Forces, monitoring early ceasefire implementation, and supporting planning for a transition toward civilian governance in Gaza.