10.10.2025 08:01
It has been suggested that the United States will send 200 soldiers to Israel to monitor the ceasefire agreement that has been reached and is expected to come into effect in Gaza. U.S. officials, noting that no American soldiers will be sent to Gaza, argued that the new team would "help monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the transition to a civilian government in Gaza."
U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, provided a statement to the Associated Press (AP) regarding the matter. Officials stated that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will establish a "civil-military coordination center" in Israel, noting that this structure will "facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security support."
THEY WILL MONITOR THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT
Officials said that the U.S. will send approximately 200 military personnel to Israel as part of a team that includes partner countries and non-governmental organizations to support and monitor the ceasefire agreement expected to be implemented in Gaza. One official argued that the new team will "help monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the transition to a civilian government in Gaza."
SOME SOLDIERS IN THE REGION
Officials indicated that no U.S. soldiers will be sent to Gaza, noting that some soldiers have already arrived and will continue to travel to the region to begin work on establishing the center over the weekend.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had approved the first phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza. Hamas also confirmed that a ceasefire agreement had been reached in the Gaza Strip, expressing appreciation for the efforts of U.S. President Trump along with Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that after reaching a ceasefire agreement in talks in Egypt, he would convene the cabinet to approve the ceasefire agreement for the return of Israeli captives.