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Warning issued over Trump’s ceasefire deal in Gaza

Taz Ali
Ceasefire prompts mass departure from Gaza camps as families load vehicles
  • The US is deploying 200 troops to monitor a Gaza ceasefire deal, intended as the initial phase of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF).
  • This ISF is outlined in Donald Trump's 20-point plan, aiming to train Palestinian police, secure borders, and support Gaza's reconstruction.
  • While no US troops will enter Gaza, conflicting reports suggest deployment to Egypt or Israel, where a US Central Command civil-military coordination centre will be established.
  • Experts, such as Chris Doyle from Caabu, have expressed scepticism regarding the plan's vagueness and the neutrality of US troops, given their country's military aid to Israel.
  • Previous US-led humanitarian efforts in Gaza, including a floating pier and airdrops, have faced criticism for their ineffectiveness and potential dangers, with aid agencies calling for a significant increase in aid delivery.
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