The Trump administration released little information Thursday about what the next phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas might look like — but one new detail officials did offer: The U.S. is set to provide about 200 troops on the ground under the United States Central Command, or Centcom, to establish a joint task force in the region.
Led by Adm. Brad Cooper, the task force would also include forces from Qatar, Turkey, Egypt and other regional stakeholders. On a call with reporters Thursday night, officials cautioned that no U.S. troops “are intended to go into Gaza,” and that negotiators are still working out where their military base would be.
The guarantee is reflective of the immense effort and pressure the Trump administration has put into getting a deal done.