• The US is deploying around 200 troops to Israel as part of a multinational effort to oversee a ceasefire in Gaza.
• The mission includes establishing a “civil-military coordination center” to support humanitarian aid.
• No American troops will enter Gaza; their role focuses on monitoring and coordinating with regional forces.
• Troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and possibly the UAE will be part of the task force alongside US personnel.
• The ceasefire is part of a broader 20-point plan proposed by President Donald Trump.

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to support and monitor the recently established ceasefire deal in Gaza. This deployment will be part of a broader multinational task force, which includes representatives from partner nations, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, according to Indiatimes.

These troops, under the command of Admiral Brad Cooper, will set up a “civil-military coordination center” in Israel to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid and coordinate security efforts, as reported by South China Morning Post and Anadolu Agency. Officials clarified that no American troops will be deployed within Gaza itself, in line with the ongoing military oversight.

The task force aims to involve military officials from countries like Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and possibly the UAE, with operational guidelines including avoidance of clashes with Israeli Defence Forces. The plan is designed to cool tensions and create a pathway for future negotiations for normalization between Israel and Arab nations, as highlighted by TRT Global and another TRT Global article.

The ceasefire is part of a first-phase agreement facilitated by the Trump administration, which encompasses the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Following this, discussions will continue about the establishment of a governing body in Gaza, while disarmament of Hamas is a critical requirement of the agreement, detailed in reports from Indiatimes and Indiatimes.