American Troops Reach Israel
(8 months ago)About 200 US troops have begun arriving in Israel to establish a co-ordination centre aimed at facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid, as well as logistical and security assistance in Gaza. They are not expected to enter the territory. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff visited Gaza on Saturday, along with the head of [...]
They are not expected to enter the territory. US Special Envoy Steve Whitoff visited Gaza on Saturday, along with the head of the US Army Central Command, Brad Cooper, to confirm the first phase of the withdrawal of IDF troops.
This great effort will be achieved without American soldiers on the ground in Gaza”, Cooper said in a statement, noting that his command will run the centre.
Under the ceasefire agreement, the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza will be released by Monday, reports Telegraph, broadcast Periscope.
The government believes around 20 of the hostages are still alive.
In exchange, Israel will release about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Officials in Gaza said over 5,000 public operations have been conducted since the ceasefire's entry into force.
This includes efforts to restore water infrastructure and sanitation, medical operations and relief missions.
He added that about 700 humanitarian missions were carried out to distribute food to Gaza's displaced population. /Periscope/