Around 200 U.S. troops are being deployed to Israel to help set up a coordination hub that eases the movement of humanitarian aid and supports logistical and security operations into Gaza.

The deployed troops join a larger coalition of partner states, NGOs, and private entities working together on peace monitoring and relief efforts in Gaza. Their presence aims to improve coordination, reduce friction, and ensure aid gets where it is needed most without unnecessary bureaucracy.

At the heart of their work is the civil-military coordination center. Staffed by experts in planning, logistics, transportation, and security, the center will streamline humanitarian shipments, manage engineering efforts, and serve as a hub for data, communications, and operational oversight. Their role is not to fight—the troops will not enter Gaza—but to act as facilitators, smoothing the routes and systems that relief actors rely on.

Another key duty will be supporting the “deconfliction” process. This means helping both parties avoid misunderstandings, manage disputes, and stick to the security terms of the agreement. Through real-time coordination and oversight, they’ll assist in holding lines of accountability and enabling safer passage for relief convoys.

The coordination center is also expected to plug into the transition planning toward a civilian government in Gaza, ensuring that early restoration, reconstruction, and basic service delivery are anchored to humanitarian access. As aid agencies scale up operations, this setup should help reduce delays, enhance security assurance, and strengthen delivery of essentials like food, medical supplies, shelter, and infrastructure repair.

Overall, the presence of a dedicated U.S.-led coordination mechanism offers hope that relief efforts can shift from reaction to reliable, sustained support that helps rebuild lives and restore dignity.