US Deploys Troops to Israel to Support Gaza Ceasefire Monitoring

Sat Oct 11 2025 08:04:33 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a strategic move, the US is sending 200 troops to Israel to establish a multinational taskforce aimed at monitoring the ceasefire in Gaza. This comes amid increased collaboration with regional partners to stabilize the humanitarian situation.

The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to aid in monitoring the recently established ceasefire in Gaza. This military presence will be part of a multinational taskforce aimed at facilitating humanitarian assistance and maintaining peace in the region. The initiative follows the approval of a ceasefire deal by the Israeli government, which involves cooperation with various Arab nations.

Up to 200 US troops already based in the Middle East will be moved to Israel to help monitor the ceasefire in Gaza, according to US officials.

The US military will establish a multinational taskforce in Israel, known as a civil-military coordination centre, which is likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, they said.

One senior official stated that no US forces will enter Gaza, highlighting the American role in creating a Joint Control Center that will integrate the multinational force.

The Israeli government has approved the first phase of a Gaza deal with Hamas, leading to a ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners.

The taskforce will be led by US Central Command (Centcom) based in the region and is designed to oversee the progress of the ceasefire agreement while coordinating humanitarian assistance.

The multinational force will inform both Israelis and Hamas via Egypt and Qatar of the situation on the ground and any potential violations of the truce, according to one official.

This initiative comes in light of US President Donald Trump's announcement that Israel and Hamas had signed off on the first phase of a peace plan, which aims to stabilize the situation. As part of this approach, a temporary International Stabilisation Force is proposed to be established, pending agreement on hostage exchanges.

The ongoing conflict has claimed significant lives, with Israel's military response resulting in over 67,000 Palestinian deaths, including more than 18,000 children, according to sources within Gaza.