US officials have announced that 200 US troops, currently based in the Middle East, will be relocated to Israel to monitor the Gaza ceasefire. The US military will establish a civil-military coordination centre in Israel, potentially including troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE. The Israeli government has approved the first phase of a Gaza deal with Hamas, leading to a ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners. The taskforce will be led by US Central Command, and will oversee the ceasefire agreement and coordinate humanitarian assistance.

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