image sourced from original article at The United States plans to shut down its Civil Military Coordination Center near Gaza, a military-run hub created to monitor the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and coordinate humanitarian aid. The move marks another setback for President Donald Trump's Gaza initiative, which has already stalled amid Hamas's refusal to disarm and ongoing instability in the territory.
Diplomats say the center struggled to enforce the ceasefire or significantly improve aid delivery, raising doubts about its effectiveness. Its responsibilities are expected to be transferred to a United States commanded International Stabilization Force, with the American troop presence reduced from about 190 personnel to roughly 40. Washington hopes to replace many military roles with foreign civilian staff.
The transition comes as the broader stabilization force has yet to fully deploy to Gaza, with few countries committing security personnel. Although dozens of nations initially sent representatives to the coordination center, participation has declined in recent months. Continued violence and stagnant humanitarian conditions have further complicated efforts to implement a lasting reconstruction and governance plan for Gaza.
