Summary
The United States is sending 200 troops to Israel to help monitor a ceasefire in Gaza. These troops will form part of a multinational team that will oversee the ceasefire and coordinate aid efforts. The initiative is part of a peace plan announced by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is moving 200 troops already based in the Middle East to Israel.
- These troops will help form a civil-military coordination center to monitor the Gaza ceasefire.
- The multinational taskforce will include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE.
- The taskforce will be led by U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
- No U.S. forces will enter Gaza; they will create a Joint Control Center.
- The Israeli government approved the first phase of a deal with Hamas, leading to a ceasefire.
- The taskforce will update both Israelis and Hamas about the situation through Egypt and Qatar.
- President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of a peace plan.
