US Deploys Troops to Israel for Gaza Ceasefire Monitoring

Mon Oct 20 2025 23:01:31 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a move aimed at stabilizing the region, the US will send up to 200 troops to Israel to monitor the ceasefire agreement with Hamas amidst ongoing tensions in Gaza.

The US military is relocating up to 200 troops already stationed in the Middle East to Israel to assist in monitoring the ceasefire in Gaza. A multinational taskforce will be established with troops from neighboring countries, ensuring coordination of humanitarian efforts and compliance with the truce. The new force is set to be led by US Central Command as NATO explores diplomatic pathways to ensure stability following a recent peace breakthrough.

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. One senior official stated that no US forces would enter Gaza, and their role would center around creating a Joint Control Center to 'integrate' the multinational force.

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

The taskforce, led by US Central Command (Centcom) based in the region, aims to oversee the ceasefire agreement and help coordinate humanitarian assistance.

Reports indicate that the multinational force will relay information between Israelis and Hamas through Egypt and Qatar regarding the situation on the ground and any potential violations of the ceasefire.

This initiative is under the guidance of Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Centcom, who participated in indirect talks in Egypt that led to this peace plan announcement.

Following significant violence related to the war in Gaza, where over 67,000 Palestinians lost their lives since October 7, the establishment of this taskforce is seen as a crucial step towards stabilizing the region.