The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private-sector players, U.S. officials said Thursday.

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details that were not authorized for release, said U.S. Central Command is going to establish a “civil-military coordination center” in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security assistance into the territory wracked by two years of war.

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    3 days ago

    “territory wracked by two years of war.”

    Two years of war.

    Also 200 troops should fix it.

    Also humanitarian aid.

    AP obviously only exists as a glorified ticker for PR but pathetic.

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      3 days ago
      1. AP, while imperfect, it’s one of the best.

      2. Israel bombing foreign journalists and aid organizations is one thing; bombing US military personnel would have a slightly different reaction at home… I welcome this PR stunt.

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        They wouldn’t bomb the US troops they’ll just order them to move or not allow them to be there Edit:typo