U.S. Establishes Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel for Gaza Stabilization

U.S. Central Command Deploys Personnel to Israel

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the establishment of a new civil-military coordination center located in Israel. This initiative involves the deployment of approximately 200 U.S. service members to support ongoing stabilization efforts in Gaza and to monitor the recently agreed-upon ceasefire. The announcement was made on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with troops already beginning to arrive in the region.

Mission and Objectives of the Coordination Center

The primary objective of the coordination center is multifaceted, focusing on the post-ceasefire environment in Gaza. Its responsibilities include facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid, coordinating logistical and security assistance into the territory, and overseeing the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. Additionally, the center will play a role in monitoring the transition to a civilian government in Gaza. U.S. officials have emphasized that while the center is based in Israel, no American troops will be sent into Gaza.

Multinational Effort and Expertise

The U.S. contingent, drawn from CENTCOM and other global locations, comprises service members with specialized expertise in areas such as:

• Transportation
• Planning
• Security
• Logistics
• Engineering

This U.S. team is part of a broader multinational task force that is expected to include personnel from partner nations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities. Reports indicate that troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates are likely to be embedded with the U.S. team to integrate the multinational force. The overall task force will be led by Admiral Brad Cooper, head of CENTCOM.

Context of the Ceasefire Agreement

The establishment of this coordination center follows a significant breakthrough: a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This agreement represents the first phase of a peace plan proposed by the Trump administration. The broader plan addresses critical next steps, including a hostage-prisoner exchange, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the eventual disarmament of Hamas. The multinational force will also be responsible for informing both Israeli and Hamas parties, via Egypt and Qatar, about the situation on the ground and any potential violations of the truce.