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US military says ceasefire HQ in Israel will be able ‘to assess real-time developments in Gaza’
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Over the next two weeks, US military personnel will integrate representatives from partner countries, NGOs, international organizations and the private sector to the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), the commander of US forces in the Mideast announces, after the center in southern Israel was unveiled Tuesday by visiting US Vice President JD Vance.
“The CMCC is designed to support stabilization efforts. US military personnel will not deploy into Gaza but will instead help facilitate the flow of humanitarian, logistical, and security assistance from international counterparts into Gaza,” says a statement from US CENTCOM.
“The CMCC will also monitor implementation of the ceasefire agreement, featuring an operations floor that allows staff to assess real-time developments in Gaza,” the CENTCOM statement adds.
“Bringing together stakeholders who share the goal of successful stabilization in Gaza is essential for a peaceful transition,” says US CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
The CMCC is designed to support stabilization efforts, though, US military personnel will not be deployed to Gaza and will instead help facilitate the flow of humanitarian, logistical, and security assistance from international counterparts into the enclave.
Approximately 200 US military personnel were dispatched to establish the CMCC.
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