A new U.S.-led coordination center inside Israel is expected to begin operations in the coming days to oversee the Gaza ceasefire agreement and rebuilding efforts, according to U.S. officials.
Location and Leadership
The center is based just northeast of Gaza at a secure, undisclosed location. It will initially be led by a U.S. three-star general with a foreign deputy at the two-star level. To maintain international accessibility, the site is not located on an Israeli military base.
Mission: Security, Aid, and Reconstruction
The command center will coordinate security, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction following two years of war. Around 200 U.S. troops—specializing in logistics, transportation, planning, and security—have already been deployed to support the mission. They will work alongside international partners, NGOs, and the private sector.
Building International Support
Discussions are ongoing regarding the formation of an international security force and the logistics of distributing aid inside Gaza. Senior White House advisers said countries including Indonesia, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, and Azerbaijan have offered to contribute.
Gradual Start to Full Operations
Officials said the center is beginning with “initial operational capability” and will expand in phases. A senior U.S. official described the ongoing talks as “very positive,” underscoring the center’s role in stabilizing Gaza under the fragile ceasefire.
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