The U.S. military has announced the deployment of 200 personnel to Israel to support monitoring of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The decision, disclosed by Pentagon officials, marks a shift from previous military engagements in the Middle East, focusing instead on peacekeeping efforts.
The move follows President Trump’s role in facilitating a historic peace accord between Hamas and Israeli leaders. Details revealed by unnamed officials indicate the U.S. will establish a “civil-military coordination center” in Israel to oversee humanitarian aid distribution, logistical support, and security operations in Gaza. The initiative involves collaboration with partner nations, NGOs, and private sector entities.
U.S. Central Command personnel, along with troops from other global regions, will form the team. Officials emphasized no American forces will enter Gaza, with the group comprising experts in transportation, planning, security, logistics, and engineering. Deployment preparations are underway, with troops already arriving to begin setup.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the personnel are stationed at U.S. Central Command, refuting rumors of direct deployment from the U.S. The mission aims to ensure compliance with the ceasefire terms, including Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawals, and the establishment of a civilian government in Gaza.
