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Benjamin Foster | Staff Writer with Agencies
Washington, D.C. – The United States will redeploy up to 200 troops currently stationed in the Middle East to Israel as part of a new multinational task force designed to monitor the recently implemented ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to US officials.
The troops will form part of what is being called a civil-military coordination centre, a joint mechanism aimed at ensuring compliance with the truce and facilitating humanitarian assistance in Gaza. The task force, led by US Central Command (CENTCOM), will include representatives and forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
A senior American defense official emphasized that no US forces will enter Gaza, clarifying that their mission will be limited to coordination, observation, and communication between the parties involved. “Our role is to establish a Joint Control Center that integrates the multinational force and helps monitor the situation,” the official said.
Ceasefire and Hostage Agreement
The move comes after the Israeli government approved the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners. The task force’s role will include verifying compliance with the ceasefire, reporting any violations, and ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches civilians in Gaza.
Under the agreement, Egypt and Qatar will serve as intermediaries for communications between the task force, Israel, and Hamas. According to officials, the monitoring mechanism aims to provide transparency and reduce the risk of renewed violence.
Role of US Central Command
CENTCOM, headed by Admiral Brad Cooper, will oversee the mission. Cooper participated in the indirect negotiations held in Cairo earlier this week, which resulted in what US President Donald Trump described as “the first phase of a peace plan” between Israel and Hamas.
Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, unveiled last week, envisions a temporary International Stabilization Force to be deployed in Gaza, pending full implementation of the hostage and prisoner exchange. The creation of such a force would depend on further agreements between all involved parties.
Background and Humanitarian Context
The conflict began after Hamas launched attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel’s extensive military campaign in Gaza has, according to Hamas-run health authorities, resulted in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths, including more than 20,100 children, figures that the United Nations and other international organizations consider credible.
Humanitarian agencies have welcomed the US-led initiative as a potential step toward stability and rebuilding efforts in Gaza, though they caution that sustaining the ceasefire will require continued diplomatic engagement and transparency from all sides.
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