The officials, who requested anonymity, explained that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) will establish a "civil-military coordination center" in Israel, aimed at facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid and supporting logistical and security efforts related to the agreement.
They noted that the US team will be part of a mission comprising partner countries and civil society organizations to support and monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and assist in the transition to civilian administration in the Strip.
An official confirmed that US forces will not be sent into Gaza, explaining that some soldiers have already arrived in the area, while others will continue traveling over the weekend to begin construction of the center.
This comes after US President Donald Trump announced early Thursday that an agreement had been reached between Israel and Hamas regarding the first phase of his ceasefire and prisoner exchange plan. The agreement followed four days of indirect negotiations in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, with the participation of delegations from Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, under US supervision.
With American support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving 67,194 martyrs and 169,890 wounded, most of them children and women, and a famine that has claimed the lives of 460 Palestinians, including 154 children.
