After two years of intense fighting that caused a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to a pause in the conflict. In the first stage of the ceasefire, the remaining hostages will be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Is US sending troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal? White House clarifies, says 'to be clear...'

The White House on Friday clarified reports claiming that the United States was sending troops to Israel to oversee the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Some news agencies, quoting unnamed officials, had said that around 200 US soldiers were being sent to Israel and that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) would set up a “civil-military coordination center” there. Fox News also reported that the troops would help support t

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