Vice President JD Vance announced that the United States will not deploy troops to Israel or Gaza amidst ongoing tensions with Hamas. In a recent appearance on NBC News’ “Meet The Press,” Vance clarified that while there are no plans for American soldiers to be on the ground, U.S. Central Command will have personnel in the region to monitor a ceasefire agreement.
Vance explained that U.S. Central Command already has a presence in the area. These troops will oversee the ceasefire and ensure that humanitarian aid is reaching those in need. He emphasized that the U.S. is not looking to send additional forces into Gaza or Israel.
The Vice President pointed out that during the Trump administration, diplomatic efforts led to several Muslim-majority countries expressing willingness to send their own troops to help stabilize Gaza. He stated, “It’s not going to be necessary for American troops to be in Gaza.”
On the same day, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty revealed that Egypt is working with other Arab nations to send troops to Gaza. This force would aim to train local police and manage the territory, which has been under the control of militant groups for many years. Abdelatty mentioned that they are coordinating with Jordan to train up to 5,000 Palestinians for deployment in Gaza.
He added that Egypt is prepared to commit troops, but only after receiving a clear mission from the United Nations Security Council. The idea of deploying an international force is being discussed and has the support of Egypt.
As tensions continue in the region, both U.S. officials and their Egyptian counterparts are exploring ways to ensure stability and security in Gaza without direct American military involvement.
