British Troops Deploy to Israel for Multinational Gaza Ceasefire Monitoring

British troops, including a senior commander, have been deployed to Israel to support a US-led multinational effort monitoring the fragile ceasefire in Gaza brokered by President Trump. The UK contingent, embedded in the Civil-Military Coordination Centre, will serve in a deputy command role and contribute specialized expertise, though the UK will not lead the mission. This deployment follows a request from the United States and includes a small team of military planning officers; it is understood that British forces will not enter Gaza. Other countries expected to participate in the coordination center include Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The ceasefire has faced challenges, including Israeli airstrikes in response to attacks blamed on Hamas, but both sides remain officially committed to the agreement. The UK Ministry of Defence emphasized its ongoing collaboration with international partners to support the peace process and future stability efforts in Gaza.