U.S. Deploys 200 Troops to Israel to Support Gaza Ceasefire Coordination

These troops are experts in transportation, logistics, planning, security, and engineering, and will work alongside regional representatives, private entities, and NGOs. Western sources have emphasized that the American forces will not enter Gaza itself; their role is strictly technical and supervisory within Israeli territory.

The coordination center will be located in southern Israel and is designed to facilitate the ceasefire process and streamline the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to The New York Times, U.S. troops will collaborate with counterparts from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

This move by President Donald Trump’s administration is seen as part of Washington’s broader effort to assert and reinforce its influence in the evolving situation in Gaza. Having played a pivotal role in brokering the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the Trump administration now aims to position itself not only as the initiator of peace but also as its guarantor.

Analysts suggest that the White House is attempting to reclaim political leadership in the Gaza file from regional powers. While Egypt and Qatar were instrumental in mediating the ceasefire, the U.S. seeks to demonstrate—through its direct military presence in Israel—that it remains the dominant and unrivaled actor in managing the Gaza crisis.