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Tensions have escalated between the United States and Israel over the handling of the Gaza ceasefire and post-war administrative decisions, signaling growing disagreements between the two allies.
According to The Times of Israel, a senior Israeli official revealed that the U.S. has effectively sidelined Israel within the newly established Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) — a body designed to manage Gaza’s recovery and security operations. The official claimed that Washington is now making all major decisions unilaterally, giving Israel only a secondary role.
Reports suggest that the CMCC was formed under former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace framework, which envisions the creation of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to take control of Gaza under United Nations authorization. The plan includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory.
U.S. officials stated that the ISF will comprise around 20,000 troops with a two-year mandate. However, Washington will not deploy American troops; instead, discussions are ongoing with countries including Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan to contribute forces.
Israel has opposed Turkey’s potential involvement, while several Arab nations remain cautious due to possible clashes with Hamas. Meanwhile, the U.S. has successfully incorporated its peace plan into a UN resolution, proposing that Gaza’s future administration will gradually shift from the Board of Peace to the Palestinian Authority, contingent upon successful implementation of governance reforms.
This development highlights a strategic shift in Gaza’s future, with Israel’s influence diminishing and U.S. oversight expanding, signaling a potential transformation in the region’s balance of power.
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