Washington Reshuffles in Gaza.. Limited Military Participation Under Monitoring Umbrella
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Official sources in Washington announced that the United States will participate with a limited number of its forces in efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, as part of a peace plan announced by President Donald Trump a few days ago.
A senior U.S. official revealed that about 200 American soldiers will take on supervisory and monitoring tasks in coordination with international forces on the ground.
Clarification from the White House
White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt quickly clarified the situation via the "X" platform, confirming that this is not about deploying new forces inside Israel or Gaza, but about assigning existing personnel within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to monitor the peace agreement in cooperation with international partners. She explained that these forces will not engage in any field operations, and their role will be limited to technical follow-up and overseeing the field commitments of the parties involved.
CENTCOM Tasks
During a closed briefing for journalists in Washington, a U.S. Department of Defense official stated that Admiral Brad Cooper, the new commander of CENTCOM, will lead the team responsible for overseeing the monitoring process. He confirmed that the United States does not intend to send any forces into the Gaza Strip, and coordination is underway to accurately determine the locations of the participating personnel. The official noted that the tasks of the U.S. force will be to “supervise and ensure that there are no violations of the agreement,” and that the team will work in cooperation with units from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE within a joint monitoring mechanism.
Joint Monitoring Center
Washington, in cooperation with Tel Aviv and several regional parties, plans to establish a civilian-military monitoring center inside Israel to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. The center will coordinate relief efforts and humanitarian assistance to Gaza and follow up on the transitional phase towards a new civilian administration in the sector. It will also work to document any potential violations and ensure the safe and organized flow of aid across the crossings.
Background and Expansion of Tasks
The U.S. movements come in the context of the increasing role of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East, a military command established in 1983 following rising tensions in the region such as the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iranian Revolution.
Clarification from the White House
White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt quickly clarified the situation via the "X" platform, confirming that this is not about deploying new forces inside Israel or Gaza, but about assigning existing personnel within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to monitor the peace agreement in cooperation with international partners. She explained that these forces will not engage in any field operations, and their role will be limited to technical follow-up and overseeing the field commitments of the parties involved.
CENTCOM Tasks
During a closed briefing for journalists in Washington, a U.S. Department of Defense official stated that Admiral Brad Cooper, the new commander of CENTCOM, will lead the team responsible for overseeing the monitoring process. He confirmed that the United States does not intend to send any forces into the Gaza Strip, and coordination is underway to accurately determine the locations of the participating personnel. The official noted that the tasks of the U.S. force will be to “supervise and ensure that there are no violations of the agreement,” and that the team will work in cooperation with units from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE within a joint monitoring mechanism.
Joint Monitoring Center
Washington, in cooperation with Tel Aviv and several regional parties, plans to establish a civilian-military monitoring center inside Israel to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. The center will coordinate relief efforts and humanitarian assistance to Gaza and follow up on the transitional phase towards a new civilian administration in the sector. It will also work to document any potential violations and ensure the safe and organized flow of aid across the crossings.
Background and Expansion of Tasks
The U.S. movements come in the context of the increasing role of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in the Middle East, a military command established in 1983 following rising tensions in the region such as the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iranian Revolution.
Its headquarters is located at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida and oversees an area extending from Pakistan in the east to Egypt in the west. Israel officially joined its area of responsibility in 2021 after years of regional debate.
Political and Security Dimensions
Observers see the U.S. step as a cautious approach that combines political support for Israel with a desire to avoid any direct military involvement in Gaza. Washington also seeks to ensure the implementation of Trump's peace agreement without affecting regional balances or stirring Arab sensitivities, especially with the presence of Arab forces participating in the monitoring mission alongside U.S. forces.
Political and Security Dimensions
Observers see the U.S. step as a cautious approach that combines political support for Israel with a desire to avoid any direct military involvement in Gaza. Washington also seeks to ensure the implementation of Trump's peace agreement without affecting regional balances or stirring Arab sensitivities, especially with the presence of Arab forces participating in the monitoring mission alongside U.S. forces.
