The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help carry out and monitor the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. The deployment comes after Israel and Hamas approved the first phase of the peace plan, which includes a full ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

US Troops to Oversee Ceasefire

According to The Associated Press, American officials said the troops would assist with logistics, security, and humanitarian work. They will join a team that includes partner nations, NGOs, and private sector groups.

The officials, who spoke anonymously, said the US Central Command will set up a “civil-military coordination centre” in Israel. The centre will manage the delivery of humanitarian aid and coordinate logistics and security efforts in Gaza, which has suffered from two years of war.

This move shows how the US will help enforce and monitor the ceasefire. However, questions remain about Hamas disarming, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza’s future government.

‘No US Boots in Gaza’

One official said about 200 American service members with expertise in planning, transportation, logistics, engineering, and security will work at the coordination centre. The official made it clear that “no US boots will be in Gaza.”

Another official said the troops would come from US Central Command and other global units. Some have already arrived in Israel. More will reach over the weekend to help set up the coordination centre and begin operations.

Part of Trump’s Peace Plan

The deployment follows Israel’s Cabinet approval of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal, which Hamas accepted on Thursday. The deal promises the release of all 48 hostages, including 20 who are alive, and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the approval. “The government has just now approved the framework for the release of all of the hostages — the living and the deceased,” the statement said on X, formerly Twitter.

The ceasefire will begin within 24 hours once both sides confirm approval.

Trump Confirms Cairo Breakthrough

Trump said on Thursday that negotiators from Israel and Hamas reached an agreement during the Cairo talks. He announced plans to travel to Egypt for the official signing ceremony.

“All hostages will be released by Monday or Tuesday,” Trump said, calling it a big step toward lasting peace in the Middle East.