Is the US Deploying Troops to Oversee the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement?

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Key Takeaways
- US is deploying 200 troops to Israel.
- The mission is to monitor the Gaza ceasefire.
- Troops from other nations will be integrated into the US team.
- Humanitarian aid delivery will be facilitated by the US forces.
- Ceasefire is expected to begin within 24 hours.
Washington, Oct 10 (NationPress) The United States is dispatching approximately 200 troops to Israel to monitor the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as reported by US media.
The newly formed task force will oversee, observe, and ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement, according to a senior US official speaking to reporters.
As per the official, troops from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey will be integrated within the US contingent, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.
The stationed troops will remain in Israel and will provide support in logistics, transportation, engineering, and planning, officials indicated.
“They will not be in Gaza; there will be no US boots on the ground in Gaza,” one official emphasized.
The ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas on Thursday, a deal announced by Donald Trump on his Truth Social network, describing it as a pivotal step towards a “Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” Both parties agreed to a hostage-prisoner exchange, which would involve the release of around 20 Israeli hostages believed to be alive, along with the remains of those who have died.
The Prime Minister's office, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, confirmed the Israeli government's endorsement of this significant agreement, following a distressing two-year conflict that has drawn global condemnation.
The ceasefire is slated to commence within the next 24 hours.
According to officials, the US troops may begin their deployment to Israel without delay.
Their responsibilities will also include facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and managing the deconfliction mechanism to ensure both parties adhere to the security agreements.